Lea Roark

Lea is a communications and marketing professional with more than fifteen years’ experience shaping and executing strategies, campaigns, and products in both the B2B and non-profit sectors. Her work has led to national editorial and publications awards, commentary in national media, and conference speaking and panel-moderation invitations.

She approaches board membership with HOST with the same deep belief in education, equity, and opportunity she previously cultivated as a board member—and book sorter and giver—with Books Are Magic, another Wake County, N.C., 501(c)3 that built home libraries for kids who need them.

Lea looks forward to contributing to HOST and being part of a team dedicated to bringing students housing stability, academic success, and every opportunity to thrive.