Leah Siu Yuen Roderman, MA

As communications director, Leah develops strategies and manages systems that promote and support the mission of ChangeLab Solutions. She advances goals for organizational equity internally and externally as ChangeLab’s digital accessibility lead and as a founding member of its Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI-U) team. She brings a deep conviction that a healthy workplace culture values the lived experiences of its staff.

While building her career as a strategic communications specialist, Leah gained extensive experience with communications campaigns, website development, and data management. Prior to joining ChangeLab Solutions, she worked in both private and public sectors, including the Golden State Warriors NBA franchise, the East Bay Municipal Utility District, and the International Data Group (IDG). She has also embraced opportunities to serve individuals and small or nonprofit businesses in a volunteer and mentorship capacity.

Leah earned her master's degree in interdisciplinary computer science and bachelor's degree in communications from Mills College, in Oakland, CA. In 2019, she completed training with WebAIM for web accessibility and accessible documents. Leah holds a Nonprofit Technology Professional Certificate from NTEN, served on their 20NTC Accessibility Committee, and was honored with a 2019 NTENny Award for her contributions to the nonprofit technology sector. She is an active member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). 

Leah encourages those with similar goals and interests to connect with her on LinkedIn.