Leanne O’Boyle is the Founding Director of Thomas Paine: Legacy, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to advancing public understanding of US Founding Father Thomas Paine’s life, ideas, and enduring influence on democracy worldwide. A writer, broadcaster and lecturer, she holds a BA in the Ancient World and an MA in Cultural Heritage Studies from University College London. She is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London, and an Associate of the Society of Authors.






