23andMe Reaches 5,000 Ancestry Regions With 163 New Genetic Groups Across North Africa, Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula

Sr. Manager, Product Science

Dr. Alisa Lehman is a Stanford-trained microbiologist whose work bridges genetic research and consumer science communication. After earning her B.S. in Biology from MIT and her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Stanford University, she has spent her career translating genetic discoveries into insights people can actually use. At 23andMe, Dr. Lehman has focused on developing ancestry and traits & wellness reports, ensuring each one is grounded in rigorous science while remaining accessible to a general audience. She believes that understanding your genetics should feel like a discovery, not a textbook.