Leah Messina is a digital marketing leader and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience. As the founder of Sinuate Media, headquartered in Las Cruces with an office in New York City, she pioneered Organic Marketing™, a strategy blending digital and traditional approaches that have shaped industry practices. Leah has worked with major brands like GEICO, Black & Decker, and The History Channel, as well as startups, guiding them through successful digital transformations. Today, the company supports the growth and promotion of organizations in healthcare, food & beverage, construction, and higher education.
Her early ventures include growing BookDivas.com, which was acquired in 2017, from a single site to a network of women-focused websites, and helping launch Kiwibox.com, a teen-focused digital magazine, which was acquired in 2007.
Leah holds a BA from Carnegie Mellon and an MS from the Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins, and her achievements have earned her multiple awards for leadership and innovation. In addition to running her business, Leah actively contributes to the marketing community through training programs, volunteering, and leadership roles, including developing a course, “E-Commerce for Art Students” for New Mexico State University and serving on the New Mexico PRSA board.