Alexie Leauthaud-Harnett is an observational cosmologist and a professor in the department of astronomy and astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz. She leads a research group that tackles a broad range of outstanding questions in cosmology and galaxy formation. Her primary expertise is in weak gravitational lensing: the deflection of light from distant galaxies by intervening gravitational potentials. She also runs a multifaceted program, Seed Spoon Science, which aims to promote underrepresented Spanish speaking STEM undergraduates, connect with local families, educate the next generation of scientists, and promote urban gardening and sustainable mindsets.