Leah Kay Gabriel is a 1988 graduate of Baylor University and former Miss Texas and finalist in the 1990 Miss America Pageant. She was Vice President of Marketing at the Cooper Aerobics Center from 1990-1998 where she also served as Executive Director of the Cooper Wellness Program. She spent many years as a motivational speaker and performer both on piano and vocals. Additionally, she has hosted various television programs including appearances with George Burns, Bob Hope and Milton Berle. Leah Kay is married to Dr. Brent Gabriel, a periodontist in Grapevine, TX where she does the accounting and marketing of the practice. The Gabriels have two adult children, Garrett and Olivia. Leah Kay currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for HopeHouse International as well as chair of North Texas fundraising events for the ministry.