Leone Brown

Leone Brown is an accomplished Assistant Professor of Biology specializing in Environmental Data Science at James Madison University since August 2022, following experience as an Environmental Data Science Lecturer at Tufts University from September 2020 to May 2022. With a strong focus on mentoring and course development, Leone has led project-based courses in data analysis, environmental fieldwork, and innovative art-science collaborations. Previous roles include Insight Health Data Science Fellow, where Leone developed a web application for assessing mosquito-borne disease risk, and various postdoctoral positions investigating ecological dynamics and climate impacts on species, with significant contributions to research design and mentoring. Leone holds a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolution and has a solid publication record, along with mentoring achievements in both undergraduate and graduate research initiatives.