Leah Valente

Leah Valente is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in blockchain and product management. As President and Advisor at Cornell Blockchain since August 2021, Leah oversees multiple sub-teams, facilitates strategic partnerships, and teaches an introductory blockchain course. Leah led the planning of the 2024 Cornell Blockchain Conference, achieving significant media coverage and high attendance. Previously, Leah served as Head of Consulting, leading a technical project with the Aura Blockchain Consortium, and gained valuable experience as a Digital Asset Management Intern at Fidelity Investments and Web3 Product Management Intern at HSBC and Crypto.Chicks. Leah is the founder of Leah's Swim Lessons, successfully managing a swim lesson service for over six years and authoring a guide on teaching swimming. Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program in Operations Research and Information Engineering at Cornell University, Leah continues to excel in blending technical expertise with leadership skills.