Leah Buechley is an interdisciplinary designer, artist, and educator who explores the intersection of technology, art, and education. As a Senior Research Scientist at the MIT Media Lab, she co-created the LilyPad Arduino, a construction kit that enables the integration of electronics into textiles and clothing.

Buechley's pioneering work in e-textiles has been exhibited at major museums worldwide, including the Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt and the Museum of Modern Art. Her TED talks have reached millions, inspiring audiences to rethink the role of technology in creative expression and learning.