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Josephine Leader

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I am passionate about providing STEM education to students free of cost and work with Full STEAM Ahead to deliver hands-on workshops for K–12 students, college learners, and adult participants. My work focuses on drones, emerging technologies, and practical technical skills, with an emphasis on accessibility through community outreach and educational partnerships. A core part of what I do is encouraging and supporting women in STEM by creating welcoming learning environments, highlighting real-world career pathways, and showing that technology is for everyone. Continuing my education will allow me to bring better programming to students in rural North Dakota.

Education

William Woods University

Bachelor's degree program
2024 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • Security Science and Technology
  • GPA:
    3.8

Eastern Gateway Community College

Associate's degree program
2022 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • GPA:
    3.8

Technical bootcamp
2009 - 2010
  • Majors:
    • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Kingsley Area High School

High School
2006 - 2010

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Security Science and Technology
    • Law
    • Film/Video and Photographic Arts
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Computer & Network Security

    • Dream career goals:

      Professor

    • sUAS Instructor

      Dakota College at Bottineau
      2025 – Present1 year
    • IT Instructor

      ISACA (Grant Based/Temporary)
      2025 – 2025
    • Information Technology Support Specialist

      Dakota College at Bottineau
      2020 – Present6 years
    • Scheduling Supervisor/Recruiter

      Primary Home Care
      2017 – 20181 year
    • Senior Recruiter

      PMP Personnel Services
      2018 – 20202 years

    Research

    • Criminology

      Australian Centre for Public History at University of Technology Sydney — Remote Record Transcription
      2022 – 2022

    Arts

    • Independent

      Photography
      I am a portraiture photographer, I photograph weddings, seniors, etc.
      2010 – Present

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      Dakota College at Bottineau — STEM Ambassador
      2020 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Hope Village Senior Living — Enrichment Assistant
      2011 – 2012

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

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