Leigh-Ann A. Buchanan, Esq., is a founder, investor, and strategic advisor. Her body of work explores how technology, innovation, and social investment intersect to unlock opportunities and transform communities. Her insights and ideas have been featured in notable publications, including The New York Times, Inc. Magazine, and Bloomberg. Leigh-Ann has leveraged innovation to launch and lead a diverse portfolio of social impact ventures and initiatives that have helped connect over $100 million in philanthropic capital to improve outcomes for individuals, organizations, and cities. Through her private practice, Leigh-Ann supports executive leaders to strengthen innovation capacity and navigate disruptive environments to achieve more impactful outcomes. She currently serves as the President & CEO of Miami-Dade Innovation Authority and is the founder of Nyah Project.