Marcia Lesky

Senior Director of Diversity & Foundation Programs for Optica and the Optica Foundation

Lesky is the Senior Director of Diversity & Foundation Programs for Optica and the Optica Foundation. She strategizes and executes impactful initiatives driving diversity across the organization and fostering inclusivity throughout the optics and photonics community. Previously, she developed and managed the Optica Incubator Program and oversaw federal grants for the organization. She holds an M.S. in Environmental Science & Policy from Johns Hopkins University and a B.A. in Environmental Science from the College of Environmental Science & Forestry at Syracuse University. She is passionate about working with non-profit and advocacy organizations to develop and launch new programs.