Leah Cohen

Fellow at Harvard Law School

Leah Cohen is an accomplished professional with a diverse educational background and extensive experience in law, policy, and environmental analysis.

Leah holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Harvard Law School, a Master's in Public Policy (MPP) specializing in housing, urban policy, and transportation from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, and a B.A. in International Relations with a focus on Russian from Stanford University.

Throughout her career, Leah has been involved in various prestigious organizations and roles. She served as a Fellow at Harvard Law School, bringing her expertise to the academic environment. Additionally, she held the position of Customer Engagement Leader at Jupiter Intelligence, showcasing her leadership skills in a corporate setting.

Leah has a strong foundation in technical operations, as demonstrated during her tenure at Bloomberg LP. Her passion for teaching led her to serve as a Lecturer at Columbia University in the City of New York, where she imparted knowledge to students.

Leah's extensive policy experience includes positions such as Deputy Director and Senior Policy Advisor at the NYC Mayor's Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability (PlaNYC). She also held roles such as Director of Climate Analysis at Mayor's Special Initiative for Rebuilding and Resiliency and Policy Advisor at the same office, where she contributed significantly to environmental initiatives.

Prior to her work in New York City, Leah was a Climate Adaptation Fellow at the US EPA and a Redstone Fellow at the Harvard Environmental Law and Policy Clinic, further honing her expertise in environmental matters.

Leah's international experience includes serving as a Policy Analyst at the Mayor's Office in the City of San Francisco and working on social development projects as a JPA at The World Bank.

With her unique blend of legal knowledge, policy analysis skills, and environmental expertise, Leah Cohen continues to make a significant impact in various professional capacities.