Scholar in Residence
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University of Colorado BoulderDr. Jessica Rush Leeker is an accomplished academic at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she has been teaching for the past three years. She holds an undergraduate degree in Supply Chain and Information Systems from Penn University, along with a Ph.D. in Engineering Education and an MBA in Sustainability and Operations from Purdue University. Dr. Leeker is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and product development, and she actively works on initiatives that promote education in STEM and address food injustice through a partnership with Tuskegee University. Additionally, she has developed a "living-learning laboratory" project aimed at strengthening community ties while fostering sustainable practices. Beyond her academic pursuits, Dr. Leeker is a children's book author and yoga teacher, dedicated to mentoring the next generation and inspiring students to explore their creativity, practice kindness, and pursue their passions.