Our Team
Tom Leyden - Publisher, Television Anchor and Host
Tom is the Publisher of Westwood Living and a longtime sports anchor, most recently seen on WFXT-Boston 25 News and NESN.
Over the course of 22 years in broadcasting, Tom has been nominated for 35 Regional Emmy Awards and has won 11 Emmys for his work. His goal is to appeal to a broad audience, not just the hardcore sports fan.
A graduate of Boston College, Tom began his career in sports working for the National Football League, then the National Hockey League for a total of six years. His television career began in 2000, taking him to Allentown, PA and then Detroit, MI, before his return to Boston in 2015.
Tom has two sisters and two daughters - the main reasons he is dedicated to the mission of The Women's Empowerment Scholarship. His life has been heavily influenced by strong women at home and in the workplace. In addition to being on the Women's Empowerment Scholarship Review Committee, Tom serves as a member of the organization's Board of Directors.
