Book Bag
Lea Anne Borders, founder and CEO: A “library kid” who grew up to marry a bookstore entrepreneur, Lea Anne holds an MS in Management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, a JD from the University of California Hastings College of Law, and a BA in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles. Prior to Bookelicious, Lea Anne was general counsel for MyWire, Inc., an online media retail startup, where she led development efforts to create online multi-media products including Let’s Cook! Life Skills for Kids on the Autism Spectrum. She is also a former partner at Cooley LLP, a Silicon Valley-based law firm known for its expertise in the areas of venture capital and technology transactions, and served for 10 years as a board member of two nonprofits focused on childhood literacy: Bring Me a Book Foundation, and Literacy Lab.
Steve Dalal, CPO: A seasoned product and technology leader with a blend of creative and analytical skills honed over 35 years of technical product management, particularly in Web, mobile, commerce, and streaming applications, Steve holds degrees in Electronic Media and Physics, with advanced research experience from Stanford University. His career spans founding successful companies and leading technical teams, and he is recognized for his mentorship and ability to transform ideas into successful products by pushing the boundaries of technology while delivering delightful user experiences across platforms.
Liz Doerr, CFO: A tenured finance professional with extensive leadership experience in public and private companies, Liz served as a Director at NRV Early Stage Venture Fund and CFO for CSX’s Innovation and Technology departments, prior to joining Bookelicious as its fractional CFO. She is passionate about literacy and education, serving on the Richmond School Board for 8 years and advocating for initiatives that empower learners. Liz is also committed to increasing female representation in venture capital and is the co-founder of the non profit Virginia Women in Venture.
Marisa Keegan, CSO: An executive with experience leading small and quickly growing businesses, Marisa holds an MS in Industrial Organizational Psychology from the University of New Haven, and a BS from the State University of New York, Cortland. Prior to joining Bookelicious, Marisa was Vice President of Customer Success & People / Director of Operations at Bonfire, and Senior Engagement Advisor to the Medical Society of Virginia. For the past 14 years she has also consulted as a business coach for founding and executive leadership teams.
Lorien Hunter, Director of Curation and Content Strategy: A Media Studies scholar with seven years of curation experience, Lorien earned her doctorate from the University of Southern California in 2017, where her research on identity development and representation in popular culture culminated with a study of digital technology’s effects on African identity through hip hop. Before joining Bookelicious, Lorien was Editor in Chief at Queer Majority.
Juan Manuel Bosi, Art Director: A designer and illustrator for the past 20 years, Juan's purpose as an artist is to bring beauty and light to the world.