Leah Marie Musgrave
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Passionate about international relations, humanitarian law, and education; thrives in leadership roles requiring adaptability, critical thinking, and collaboration. Expertise in academic writing, public speaking, and policy analysis enables the simplification of complex global issues for diverse audiences. A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion fosters the creation of empowering spaces for growth and development. Proven ability to lead teams, navigate diplomacy, and organize large-scale events highlights a dedication to advancing international policy and advocacy through direct experience.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary General and PSC 4530 Teaching Assistant
UCCS Model United Nations
09.2024 - Current
- Created syllabi and curricula for newly established 4000-level Political Science courses in both the Arab League and the United Nations.
- Developed speech, research, and diplomacy training programs while fostering a strong team community through social events and scrimmages.
- Organized and led a secretariat that hosted two multi-day international Model UN conferences, trained chairs, and managed logistics as Secretary General.
- Certified the institution as a 501(c)(3), while placing first in multiple international conferences.
- Founded and coached the inaugural team, growing a 30+ member competitive delegation, and securing funding for out-of-state conferences.
- Prepared and delivered weekly training sessions, quizzes, and participation activities for PSC 4530 that are in line with UCCS institutional educational values.
Outreach Director
The Human Digest
10.2025 - Current
- Established campaigns to spread THD's mission of equitable access to publish scholarly work through various communication media.
- Published scholarly and personal work through the institution's authorship programs in cultural and political categories.
- Partnered with authors globally to peer-review work through extensive feedback cycles and approval processes.
- Developed a network of authors from academic institutions around the nation to diversify THD's portfolio of work.
- Facilitated a strong chain of command and organization through the introduction and integration of Freedcamp company platform.
- Spearheaded the hiring task force for managing positions and onboarding of team members.
Administrative Coordinator
Greenbelt Publishers
07.2025 - Current
- Supported event planning logistics, coordinating details for meetings, conferences, and sales events.
- Operated and cultivated Greenbelt Publishers' social media presence through online campaigns, sales, direct outreach, discussion posts, and live events.
- Managed scheduling and calendar for executive leadership, optimizing time management and resource allocation to bolster overall sales.
- Handled all communications with customers, guest speakers, field experts, and admin through weekly MailChimp emails, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google Drive.
Speech and Debate Coach
The Classical Academy
07.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented debate curricula to enhance critical thinking and public speaking skills in high school students, in tandem with preparing them for competitive state-wide tournaments.
- Coached students in research techniques, argument construction, and effective communication strategies.
- Organized and facilitated practice rounds to simulate competitive environments, provide constructive feedback, and improve performance readiness.
- Mentored team members in advanced debating tactics, speaking presentations, and effective rebuttal techniques for competition success through weekly training sessions.
- Improved teams' access to resources and strategies through networking, presentations, and speaking drill development.
Substitute Teacher, K-8
The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain
01.2025 - Current
- Created and implemented lesson plans for grades K-8 across various subjects that promoted ADSRM's core beliefs of belonging, engagement, advocacy, and resilience.
- Served as Lead, Assistant, and Primary Teacher, as well as subbed for office staff and Program Coordinators.
- Organized events and cultivated community by prioritizing students' safety, individuality, and choice.
Substitute Teacher
Cesar Chavez Preparatory Academy
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Designed and taught lesson plans to 9th, 11th, and 7th graders in the subject matter of ELA, as a permanent, long-term substitute.
- Graded and provided feedback to students in a constructive learning manner, while upholding social-emotional learning benchmarks.
- Collaborated with teachers to support curriculum goals and student needs during their absences in elementary classrooms.
Instructor and Residential Advisor
EXPLO School
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Created and taught a hands-on curriculum investigating forensic science to 8th and 9th-graders in a two-three-week-long immersive learning environment.
- Built a sense of community among 175 middle school students from diverse cultural backgrounds through classes, student body activities, and daily operations.
- Managed a safe floor of 15 early teenagers living on a college campus, standing as their main support in off-campus and on-campus adventures.
Founder/Chief of Operations & Outreach
Teens Against Trafficking
2022 - 2024
- Founded a 501(c)(3) organization and built an appropriate board to optimize success and longevity.
- Developed and executed national rallies for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
- Interviewed on KNPR about rallies and educational measures in Las Vegas's underserved community.
- Mentored youth leaders in advocacy techniques and effective communication strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Women And Ethnic Studies
University of Colorado
Colorado Springs 05.2001 -
Advanced Undergraduate Degree - Criminal Justice
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV 05.2001 -
Skills
- Team Leading
- Academic Writing
- Public Speaking
- Outreach Strategy
- Campaign Development
- Scholarly Publishing
- Curriculum Development
- Proficient in Google & Microsoft Suites
- Skilled in Canva, Freedcamp, Mailchimp & GoDaddy
- Event Management Expertise
Educational Appoitments
BridgeUSA - Vice President of Events
- Founded a BridgeUSA chapter on UCCS's campus by completing national training and assisting with the onboarding of local leaders.
- Planned and facilitated Bridge the Rockies, with six collaborating universities.
- Lobbied influential speakers on campus to have bipartisan conversations regarding political violence, parasocial relations, reproductive health, and necropolitics.
- Facilitated school-wide conversations through national standard modes of debate to develop stronger relations between campus organizations, including College Reps, College Dems, TPUSA, YDSA, and more.
- Led strategic planning and execution of large-scale events, enhancing attendee engagement and satisfaction.
Timeline
Outreach Director
The Human Digest
10.2025 - Current
Administrative Coordinator
Greenbelt Publishers
07.2025 - Current
Speech and Debate Coach
The Classical Academy
07.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-8
The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain
01.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Cesar Chavez Preparatory Academy
01.2025 - 06.2025
Secretary General and PSC 4530 Teaching Assistant
UCCS Model United Nations
09.2024 - Current
Instructor and Residential Advisor
EXPLO School
04.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Women And Ethnic Studies
University of Colorado
05.2001 -
Advanced Undergraduate Degree - Criminal Justice
College of Southern Nevada
05.2001 -
Founder/Chief of Operations & Outreach
Teens Against Trafficking
2022 - 2024