Alex Leavitt

Alex Leavitt, PhD, is a seasoned social scientist specializing in trust and safety within digital platforms. Currently serving as a Principal Researcher for Trust & Safety at Roblox and as a Consulting Member for the Trust & Safety Professional Association and Integrity Institute, Alex Leavitt focuses on mixed-methods research and data science, particularly in areas such as content moderation, user behavior, and child safety. Previous experience includes a tenure as Principal Quantitative User Experience Researcher at Meta and a Research Fellow with the Digital Ecologies Research Partnership. Academic credentials include a Ph.D. and a Master's in Communication from the University of Southern California, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in English and Japanese Literature from Boston University.