Leah Rainey
As a content and communications strategist, Leah specializes in shaping cohesive narratives and intuitive experiences that elevate brand perception, communicate value, and drive impact. With more than a decade of diverse communications experience—in marketing, journalism, public relations, interpretive exhibit planning, and editorial project management—she’s well-positioned to bridge big-picture strategy with audience-centered execution. She loves “finding the thread” in complex or disconnected content and crafting it into a clear, compelling story that helps organizations communicate more effectively.
Education
- MA, arts journalism, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication at Syracuse University
- BA , linguistics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Work Experience
- Communications & marketing specialist, Town of Normal, 2022-2024
- Interpretive planner, Taylor Studios Inc., 2016-2019
Blog articles by Leah
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Shopping smarter for custom tech: how to compare QA
Not all custom tech partners treat quality the same. Here’s how to evaluate their QA approach before making your choice.
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QA the Pixo way: best practices for better software
Quality Assurance isn’t just a final check—it’s an integral part of how we build reliable, user-centered software at Pixo.
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Off the charts: Making data visualizations accessible
How can we make data visualizations accessible for everyone, ensuring that key information is clear and usable by all users?
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What's on our Tech Radar: Tools we're tracking (and tinkering with)
Our team tracks and tests emerging tools like Bootstrap, Svelte, and Excalidraw, sharing insights from our Tech Radar on what’s shaping our development process.