Leila Sadeghi is a distinguished academic and creative professional based in North Vancouver, BC, with expertise in cognitive linguistics, narrative theory, and literary criticism. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Tehran University and has extensive teaching experience in British Columbia and Iran, covering topics like Modern Literature, Cognitive Linguistics, and Creative Writing.

Leila has published notable works, including the three-volume series Literary Criticism by Cognitive Approach and The Discursive Functions of Silence in Contemporary Fiction. Her translations of key theoretical texts have advanced cognitive literary science in Persian-speaking communities.

In addition to her academic achievements, Leila is active in community education, teaching Farsi and supporting educators in British Columbia. As a fiction writer and poet, her works explore imaginative and experimental narratives. Leila has also contributed to the Mehregan Literary Prize as a jury member from 2016 to 2023.