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Josephine Leader

General information

Age
34
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Native American/Indigenous Peoples, Caucasian

Hobbies & Interests

  • Photography and Photo Editing
  • Hiking And Backpacking
  • Gaming
  • Travel And Tourism
  • STEM
  • Education
  • Art
  • Human Rights
  • Videography
  • Information Technology (IT)

Reading

  • Psychology
  • Academic
  • Art
  • Design
  • How-To
  • Humanities
  • Tech
  • Networking
  • Computer Science
  • Law

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

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

Lindenwood University

Master's degree program

2026 – 2029

Majors:
  • Computer Software and Media Applications
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

William Woods University

Bachelor's degree program

2024 – 2026

Majors:
  • Security Science and Technology
GPA3.8 GPA

Eastern Gateway Community College

Associate's degree program

2022 – 2024

Majors:
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
GPA3.8 GPA

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:
Capitol Technology University, North Carolina A & T State University, University of Baltimore
Majors of interest:
Security Science and Technology, Law, Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Desired degree modality:
Online
Medical school interest:
No
English as first language:
Yes
Homeschooled:
No

Career

  • sUAS Instructor

    Education · Dakota College at Bottineau

    Jan 2025 – Present

  • IT Instructor

    Education · ISACA (Grant Based/Temporary)

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

  • Information Technology Support Specialist

    Information Technology and Services · Dakota College at Bottineau

    Jan 2020 – Present

  • Scheduling Supervisor/Recruiter

    Hospital & Health Care · Primary Home Care

    Jan 2017 – Jan 2018

  • Senior Recruiter

    Staffing and Recruiting · PMP Personnel Services

    Jan 2018 – Jan 2020

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Cybersecurity, Design, Higher Education, Research, Artificial Intelligence
Dream career goals:
Professor, User Interface and Experience Designer for XR/VR or AI
Work experience:
5 years
Has nursing license:
No
Leadership experience:
Yes

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
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