Leah Young
Colorado Springs
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in education and public affairs. Known for strategic communication, collaboration, and mentoring. Dedicated educator with a focus on student support and graduation success. Skilled in academic advising and instructional technology, contributing to the development of engaging learning environments that promote student achievement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
English Instructor
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
06.2023 - Current
- Instructs 80 lessons for more than 100 future officers in two required English courses per year, executing
the Dean’s intent to develop critical thinking, clear communication and warrior ethos in future leaders. - Collaborates with 27-person English and Fine Arts faculty to align Senate-mandated curriculum and accreditation requirements with educational standards.
- Utilized a variety of assessment methods including oral presentations, portfolios, quizzes and writing assignments.
- Ensured graduation eligibility for 53 cadets and advised faculty on program requirements.
- Utilizes a variety of assessment methods including essays of various lengths, oral presentations, portfolios, quizzes and writing assignments.
- Instructs various literary forms to include prose, poetry, drama, film, and journalism.
- Attends professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching English literature and composition courses.
Chief of Public Affairs
United States Air Force
Beale Air Force Base
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Led an 18-person team advancing strategic communication of premier/high-visibility mission in alignment with senior leader priorities and objectives.
- Managed resources to support reconnaissance mission for over 12,000 base personnel, ensuring alignment with operational needs.
- Designed and executed media strategy that facilitated flyovers and community events, engaging eight local news organizations.
- Reinvigorated senior leader community relations program, managed key leader events and reestablished stakeholder trust.
Public Affairs Officer
United States Air Force
Langley Air Force Base
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Co-led 24-person team to execute comprehensive Public Affairs support for 5 wings, 7 brigades, 60 mission partners, and two four-star commands, enhancing mission visibility.
- Managed COVID-19 communication efforts, advising senior leaders and facilitating public Q&A townhall meetings to address community concerns.
- Liaised with local community and elected officials, served as wing spokesperson, and coordinated with over 12 local media outlets to effectively communicate mission objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - English
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO05-2019
Bachelor of Science - English
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO05-2017
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Online teaching
- Group instruction
- Classroom management
- Academic writing
- Grammar instruction
- Reading comprehension
- Instructional technology
- Educational technology
- Academic advising
- Team leadership
- Literary analysis
Timeline
English Instructor
United States Air Force Academy
06.2023 - Current
Chief of Public Affairs
United States Air Force
06.2021 - 06.2023
Public Affairs Officer
United States Air Force
05.2019 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - English
University of Colorado At Boulder
Bachelor of Science - English
United States Air Force Academy