Leanne Young

Leanne Young currently serves as Vice President and Division Manager at ARA, where responsibilities include conducting cognitive neuroscience research focused on enhancing brain health and performance, while managing the Berriehill Research Division, which specializes in electromagnetics research for the Department of Defense and aerospace industry. Previously, Leanne was the Science & Technology Advisor and Executive Director at the University of Texas at Dallas Brain Performance Institute, overseeing initiatives aimed at advancing brain-science innovations. Earlier experience includes a role as Science and Engineering Advisor at Applied Research Associates, Inc., engaging in business development and research related to the effects of combat environments on human physiology. Leanne holds a Ph.D. in Cognition in Neuroscience from The University of Texas at Dallas, as well as a Master of Arts in Applied Mathematics from The University of New Mexico and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin.