PARTNER & COO

Alex is a seasoned startup veteran who has spent 10+ years at the forefront of Commercial Strategy at various tech companies in Boston, NYC, and San Francisco.

With additional post-graduate education in both UX/UI design and graphic design, her passion is solving complex business problems through the lens of creative strategy.

When she’s not at work you can find her at a hip hop concert, listening to Muddy Waters on Vinyl, traveling the globe taking photos, and swimming in any/every body of water she can find.

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Ben is a die-hard collaborator with extensive experience helping brands like Audible and CVS reach diverse audiences, by curating interactions between people and the things they love. Ben is thrilled to take part in shaping our digital world. He’s a sucker for snacks, embraces feedback, and leads by example. You can always find him at at the Polar Bear Plunge on New Year's Day!

PR STRATEGIST

Leah creates progressive public relations strategies for the modern media landscape. For over a decade in NYC, Leah has helmed her own strategic PR consultancy, earning a reputation for crafting vibrant, powerfully targeted media campaigns with a multi-faceted approach to press coverage. From The New York Times to The New Yorker, VOGUE to Good Morning America, Leah has amassed a stellar portfolio of dynamic press campaigns that result in high-impact media exposure.

DESIGNER / ART DIRECTOR

Claire has cut her teeth at a variety of companies, non-profits and initiatives. She excels in brand identity, web design and illustration. She is a so-called “digital nomad” and finds herself in an exciting new location each month.

When she’s not deep in Adobe Creative Suite, you can find her sifting through local thrift shops, designing a new outfit to sew, eating her way through a city, or on a yoga mat.

VISUAL CREATOR

Jireh is a visual creator with a knack for crafting bold, engaging designs that leave a lasting impact. From branding and web design to social media campaigns, his work has brought visions to life for brands like Disney, BareMinerals, and Stellantis. Whether he’s designing sleek packaging or shaping immersive brand identities, he thrives on blending storytelling with aesthetics

Rooted in island life, Jireh draws inspiration from the rhythm of the waves and the laid-back energy of the coast. When he’s not refining visuals, you’ll find him surfing, sketching digital illustrations, or soaking up the sun.

MARKETNG STRATEGIST

Kinsey is a fractional CMO and marketing consultant specializing in sustainable, scalable growth. Founder of Polaris Growth Studio, a growth strategy consultancy for future-focused startups and scaling businesses, she loves helping big ideas achieve their potential. Kinsey has spent 10 years helping companies build marketing momentum and put themselves on the map. She’s been featured in Forbes, Nasdaq, Crunchbase, Thrive Global, and more.

SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST

Ashley Rector, at the helm of Quimby Digital, is redefining the art of digital marketing with a flair that's as unique as it is effective. She is a former attorney turned entrepreneur. Her background in the digital and print media space pushed her to the forefront of social media marketing and paid advertising. Ashley’s approach is a harmonious blend of innovative thinking and data-driven strategy, turning every campaign into a conversation starter and building authentic connections between brands and their audiences.

WEB DEVELOPER

Josh is a software developer & Webflow Professional Partner who is easy to work with while delivering high-quality results. Often, the software development process can be frightening for those unfamiliar, but Josh ensures that projects are executed in the smoothest & most efficient way possible.

When not working with Leap_year, Josh heads his own development agency, eklipse, where he works with tech start-ups & enterprise firms alike to develop their digital products. Josh earned his Bachelor's of Science degree from Drexel University in 2018.