Leila Holmyard holds a PhD from the University of Bath. Her research addresses critical knowledge and practice gaps regarding child protection and safeguarding in international school contexts. She examines the challenges of undertaking safeguarding and child protection work in international schools located in diverse legal and cultural settings, and emphasises the importance of context-specific approaches, student voice and engagement, and investment in training, staffing and community relationships.

With extensive professional experience in safeguarding and child protection, Leila serves as a safeguarding consultant for various international schools and organisations, including the Council of International Schools and Faria Education Group.

Her work has taken her to countries such as Germany, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Israel, Belgium, Singapore, Bulgaria, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. She is actively involved in volunteer efforts with the International Taskforce on Child Protection and has served as a committee chair since 2023.