She also holds an adjunct faculty position in the Department of Nutrition at UNC-Chapel Hill. Her research focuses on understanding and addressing health disparities related to cancer and obesity. Dr. Leone has experience in conducting and evaluating community, organizational and environmental-level interventions to increase physical activity, cancer screening and healthy diet. Current research includes studying the effectiveness and implementation of mobile produce market knows as The Veggie Van around the country. She also works with the YMCA to develop exercise programs designed to increase exercise enjoyment among women with obesity.