Leah Stone

Leah Stone, Ph.D., is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in user experience research, teaching, and marketing within the arts and technology sectors. As the Founder of 1, 2 Buckle Vi's Shoe, Leah organized an annual 5K race to raise awareness for babies born with clubfoot. Positions at George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College involved teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in public relations, marketing, and music business, while leadership roles at Hinge Real Estate Group and Keymono focused on user experience research and strategy in the real estate sector. Leah also served as a Data Scientist at Colorado State University on federally funded projects and is currently a User Experience Researcher at Google. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Public Communication and Technology from Colorado State University and multiple degrees from George Mason University and Westminster College.