ILEA leadership is responsible for providing the vision and plans that will lead the organization.

ILEA is governed by the International Board of Governors. The role of the board is to govern, establish policy and make strategic decisions about the future of the organization. The board works as a unit to govern the association so that it accomplishes ILEA’s mission. The board oversees an Executive Director who employs a professional staff to carry out the board’s directives. In addition, ILEA Committees and Task Forces work to support ILEA's goals and objectives.