Lea Lashley

Lea Lashley is a seasoned marketing professional currently serving as Senior Group Strategy at Mercor, where expertise in influencer and social media marketing enhances the training of large language models. Previous roles include Senior Director at Mavely, where company acquisition occurred in 2025, and Digital Marketing Freelance at Nimble Thinkers. Notable experiences also comprise Sr. Director of Influencer Strategy at Cheil USA, Co-Founder of VerifiedDope, and Sr. Influencer Strategist at WPP Media. Lea's leadership in global communications at Freeman Company contributed to foundational external communications programs. A driving force behind digital transformation at RealPage, Lea has taught advanced social media strategies at SMU Cox School of Business and held a key marketing role at imc², serving high-profile brands. Educational qualifications include a BA in English Literature from the University of North Texas and an Advanced Social Media Strategy Certification from Syracuse University.