Christian Leonardelli was born and raised in Argentina. At the age of 21, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia to further his education, earning a bachelor’s degree in information technology and a master’s degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. Christian began his professional career at South Texas ISD, where he served as a Technology Support Specialist for 12 years. During his time there, he was recognized for his exceptional service and innovative solutions. In 2022, Christian joined the UTRGV School of Medicine as an Instructional Technology Support Specialist. By 2024, he advanced to the role of Senior Instructional Development Designer at the same institution. In this capacity, Christian provides senior-level expertise and support to faculty and staff in the planning, design, and development of instructional courseware.