Leo McElroy

Leo McElroy is an independent technologist based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, known for his significant contributions to the maker community. He has a background in Physics and Computer Science from Middlebury College and has been actively involved in starting and managing makerspaces, which are collaborative workspaces for making, learning, and sharing.

In his professional endeavors, McElroy focuses on empowering individuals through technology, developing both physical and digital tools that facilitate self-expression. He has created the Gram design language and is passionate about enhancing skills within the maker culture. His work encompasses various projects aimed at fostering innovation and creativity among users of technology.123

Currently, he serves as an Assistant Fab Lab Manager at the Cambridge Innovation Center, where he continues to support the maker movement and engage with the community.4