Leah Hecht, Ph.D.
Behavioral Designer
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”
It surprises few who knew Dr. Hecht as a child that she ended up pursuing psychology. As the kid who always asked, “Why?” — and one who comes from a family of scientists, at that — curiosity about the world around her and the people within it continue into adulthood.
Dr. Hecht has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, and she is also an experienced clinical psychologist who has published extensive academic research in areas like health literacy, and weight loss. Dr. Hecht joined Lirio as a Behavioral Designer in mid-2024 because she believes strongly in the potential for AI to revolutionize healthcare, and for the opportunity to work cross-functionally with colleagues from diverse scientific and personal backgrounds.
She lives in Hudson, Ohio, with her husband. They met in geometry class freshman year of high school.
LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-hecht/
Fun Facts
Special Hobbies/Interests: Leah enjoys antiquing, vintage shopping, and hanging out with her pet beagle
Favorite snack: Chips and queso, all the way!
Family life: Leah and her husband have “secret trips,” for which he plans the outing and she shows up to the airport for a mystery excursion. One year he reserved a giant beagle-shaped bed and breakfast in Cottonwood, Idaho, before visiting Yellowstone National Park.
Extra Credit
- PhD in Philosophy, Clinical Psychology
- Master of Science in Psychology