Lia Prato

Lia Prato joined The Hardy Group in 2025 as a Marketing Specialist based in New York City. She supports Leah S. Blank across all marketing initiatives for The Hardy Group and Radical Innovation Foundation.

Lia brings a dynamic background in both corporate and start-up environments with an emphasis on public relations, social media strategy, and brand communications. She has a passion for building brand presence and driving engagement. Prior to joining The Hardy Group, Lia interned in the Public Relations department for Comcast’s New England Region, where she managed press releases, internal communications, and region-wide events. She led the development of social media content during her time at TiCK MiTT and managed the social accounts for several restaurants while at Box 8 Creative. In addition to those experiences, she also held digital-focused marketing roles at The Millennium Alliance and Vancord.

Lia holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics from Lehigh University, where she majored in Marketing and minored in Mass Communication. While at Lehigh, she served as Vice President of Risk Management for Pi Beta Phi, Recruitment and Social Media Chair for the Women’s Club Rugby team, and Orientation Leader for the Office of First Year Experience.