Leddy Stroud is the Director of Business Development at Arihanta Institute and a resident of Los Angeles. He earned his degree in Religious Studies from Vanderbilt University and spent two years studying Indian languages, philosophy, and history in India as a Boren and Critical Language Scholar. Since completing his studies, Leddy has worked in marketing and leadership roles at LA start-ups.

Outside of his professional life, Leddy volunteers with the International Rescue Committee and Wags & Walks animal rescue.