Leigh D'Angelo

Leigh D'Angelo is a communications professional with a diverse background in media, technology, and sustainability. She currently serves as the Manager of Communications and Public Relations at Modern Hydrogen, a climatech company focused on enabling industrial operations and mobility fuelers to switch to clean heat and fuel.1

Professional Experience

Leigh joined Modern Hydrogen in June 2023, where she is responsible for solidifying the company's brand in the climatech ecosystem and driving awareness through multichannel media and social customer programs.1 Her role involves creating impactful content that highlights Modern Hydrogen's innovative solutions for decarbonization.

Prior to her current position, Leigh's career includes notable roles such as:

• Communications Principal for NASA and NASA TV Anchor at SAIC (2020-2023)1
• Communications Strategist for NASA's Rocket Factory at ASRC Federal (2020)1
• TV Reporter at WVUE-TV Fox 8 News1
• Co-founder and CEO of pet-focused dating apps (Dig-The Dog Person's Dating App and Tabby-The Cat Person's Dating App)

Education and Achievements

Leigh holds a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Digital Journalism from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and a Master's degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Response Management from Tulane University.2 She has also worked as an adjunct professor at Tulane University.

Throughout her career, Leigh has received recognition for her work:

• Investigative reporting award from the New Orleans Press Club in 20131
• Named one of the top 20 most influential people shaping the dating industry worldwide in 2020 and 2022 by Global Dating Insights2

Personal Interests

Outside of her professional life, Leigh is an avid scuba diver and a student pilot.2 She is also a pet enthusiast and proud mother.23

Leigh's diverse background, which spans journalism, entrepreneurship, academia, and communications, has equipped her with a unique skill set that she now applies to her role in promoting sustainable solutions in the climate technology sector.