Hélène Alonso - Founder

WonderWay was created by Hélène Alonso, a museum-technology innovator with more than two decades of experience shaping how people learn in cultural spaces. She has worked across leading institutions including the American Museum of Natural History, Liberty Science Center, the Wildlife Conservation Society, and the Museo de América, designing award-winning digital and physical experiences for millions of visitors. She later served as Chief Design Officer at multiple AI startups and currently teaches at NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP). Alonso holds Master’s degrees in Museum Studies and Education, and has devoted her career to making knowledge more accessible, engaging, and human-centered.

John Leonard - Co-Founder

WonderWay’s technical vision is led by John Leonard, a technology and product leader with more than two decades of experience shaping interactive digital experiences. At frog, E*TRADE, and Argo Design, he oversaw engineering and product teams responsible for large-scale applications, data-rich interfaces, and human-centered systems. Earlier in his career at the Liberty Science Center, he designed hands-on interactive exhibitions that helped visitors explore science through play and discovery. He previously taught interactive design as an adjunct professor at the School of Visual Arts. He brings together deep technical expertise and a long-standing commitment to intuitive learning experiences, helping WonderWay make cultural exploration seamless, conversational, and accessible to all.