Executive Director of the Encode: AI for Science Fellowship at Pillar VC, Leah Morris has a decade of experience in technological innovation across multiple sectors. Her career encompasses AI research, entrepreneurship, and venture capital.

Prior to her role at Pillar VC, Leah served as a Senior Director at Radical Ventures, where she oversaw the firm’s responsible AI strategy and managed research partnerships. Her background includes economic AI research at the University of Toronto and experience in global health and security with the United Nations and through nonprofit work in Jamaica and South Africa. Leah holds an MBA from the University of Toronto, a Master of Global Affairs from the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, and dual Bachelor’s degrees in International Development Studies (IDS) and Environment, Sustainability, and Society (ESS) from the University of King’s College.