Leah Cohen

Leah Cohen is a Visiting Professor in Creative Writing at the College of the Holy Cross. Her work bridges fiction and nonfiction, with a focus on the ethics of storytelling and the interplay between personal and collective narratives.

• Education: Hampshire College and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism

Her research and writing interests include:

• Creative Writing
• Fiction and Nonfiction genres
• Ethics of Storytelling

She has taught in interdisciplinary programs like CreateLab and Montserrat, and previously served as a faculty mentor in Lesley University's MFA in Creative Writing. While primarily known for her books, her work engages with themes of family trauma, urban culture, and material symbolism.