Lucia Noto

Lucia, the Founder & CEO of Butterfly Books, is a prolific reader, dedicated student, and community member. She is currently a freshman studying Bioengineering at Rice University. Lucia’s passion is service to others and engaging with members of her community. In high school, she held a multitude of leadership positions in organizations such as the Red Cross, Future Faces of Medicine, Community Engagement Clubs, Upper School Orchestras, and the STEAM Newsletter. Lucia’s pastimes include hosting “Talk to Lucia: Medical Careers Podcast” available on Spotify, playing her violin in various orchestras, conducting medical research, and contributing time to nonprofits such as the "Do Re Mi Project" and "We Are The Future of Medicine." Lucia's commitment to Butterfly Books is driven by her belief in providing all children with access to literature and her aspiration to make a positive impact in her community and beyond. In all her endeavors, Lucia exemplifies a tireless dedication to her community and an unwavering commitment to spreading the transformative power of literature—one book at a time.