About Leanne
Trail of stars to film stripChildhood Hobby: Storytelling
Childhood Hobby: Storytelling
For fun, I explore films & spoken word poetry. I love unpacking how stories are created & the experience that audiences are taken on. Translated to UX, I think in multifaceted scenarios & step into many angles for the potential user journey. 
Trail of stars to film strip
Childhood Hobby: Storytelling
For fun, I explore films & spoken word poetry. I love unpacking how stories are created & the experience that audiences are taken on. Translated to UX, I think in multifaceted scenarios & step into many angles for the potential user journey. 
Trail of stars to linguistic dictionaryAcademia: Social interaction
Academia: Social interaction
M.A. Research on The Human Condition | B.A. Communication Studies
M.A. Research on The Human Condition
B.A. Communication Studies
To empower others, I analyze how meaning is conveyed & interpreted across cultures. This influences my collaborative input & receptivity to feedback. As a side hobby, I study linguistics (current: American Sign Language)
Academia: Social interaction
M.A. Research on The Human Condition | B.A. Communication Studies
To empower others, I analyze how meaning is conveyed & interpreted across cultures. This influences my collaborative input & receptivity to feedback. As a side hobby, I study linguistics (current: American Sign Language)
Trail of stars to linguistic dictionary
Trail of stars to hand holding the worldPursuit: Suicide prevention
Pursuit: Suicide prevention advocate
On nonprofit teams for 10+ years, I’ve co-presented workshops to inspire that life is worth experiencing, to ease connection to resources, & to facilitate open conversations. Genuine care for humanity accelerates my learning & contribution.
Trail of stars to hand holding the world
Pursuit: Suicide prevention advocate
On nonprofit teams for 10+ years, I’ve co-presented workshops to inspire that life is worth experiencing, to ease connection to resources, & to facilitate open conversations. Genuine care for humanity accelerates my learning & contribution.
Mission-Driven UX Designer
Eager to upscale my impact on humanity, I pivoted to tech! I bring strengths in juggling multiple projects, adaptability to sudden constraints, & an inclination for research.
Profile photo of Leanne next to street art, including koi fish, a stream of colors lining the sidewalk, and balloons
Profile photo of Leanne next to street art, including koi fish, a stream of colors lining the sidewalk, and balloonsMission-Driven UX Designer
Mission-Driven UX Designer
Eager to upscale my impact on humanity, I pivoted to tech! I bring strengths in juggling multiple projects, adaptability to sudden constraints, & an inclination for research.
Let's connect
I value listening to people's experiences, & would love a chance to hear from yours. Drop a note from the button below, or email hi@leannedz.com
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