Leah F.
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Natletha G. Sumo Kollie, MSW
12/31/2018 Natletha Gorpu Sumo Master of Social Work Candidate ‘19 George Warren Brown School Washington University in St Louis Dear Sir/Madam, It is with great pleasure that I recommend Leah Fulton to be a supporter and advocate of undergraduate students of color. Leah Fulton is a driven, dedicated and knowledgeable person who is a natural at developing inspiring relationships with students to ensure their wellbeing and success – in their personal lives as well as college and professional careers. I met and worked closely with Leah Fulton while serving as a Director of United Cultures of Bethel. At that time, Leah Fulton was an outstanding Dean of Intercultural Students who served as a supporter, resource, advocate and liaison between multicultural student leaders and the University’s leadership. Additionally, Leah Fulton supported me as I planned and executed several events in celebration of African and African American Heritage. Leah Fulton also supported me and all other multicultural student leaders in fostering challenging discussions surrounding race in America with the rest of the student body. As Dean of Intercultural students, she provided just the right amount of structure, yet allowed student leaders many opportunities to grow and utilize their various strengths. Leah Fulton’s dedication and investment in the success of students of color extends well after the end of their undergraduate education. Since graduating from Bethel University in 2015, Leah Fulton has continued to provide me with constant support and motivation throughout my personal life and professional career. Leah Fulton exemplifies strong transformational leadership skills which will be beneficial to the wellbeing and success of students. I sincerely hope that she will be given the opportunity to serve, support and inspire your students. Sincerely, Natletha
Tiara Jones, MSM, SHRM-CP
Leah was an awesome mentor during my time at Wheaton. She really had a heart for students that has persisted to this day. She went above and beyond and would have means with us and open her home to students. She really helped make my difficult transition To college a lot easier. Even beyond Wheaton, when I discovered I had an interest in working in higher education, Leah set up a day of shadowing for me at her university and let me stay with her family. That was an incredibly insightful visit that gave me first hand experience in several different areas for higher ed. Leah always does more than the job requires. She forms unbreakable bonds with students and provides impeccable care. I can honestly say Leah played a part in helping me shape my world view. Her transparency and genuine heart resonate with students. She is also incredibly intelligent and hard working. Leah is never satisfied with the bare minimum and is always looking for opportunities to grow herself and the people around her. She would be an asset to any university and adding her to your team would be a decision you wish you made sooner.
Natletha G. Sumo Kollie, MSW
12/31/2018 Natletha Gorpu Sumo Master of Social Work Candidate ‘19 George Warren Brown School Washington University in St Louis Dear Sir/Madam, It is with great pleasure that I recommend Leah Fulton to be a supporter and advocate of undergraduate students of color. Leah Fulton is a driven, dedicated and knowledgeable person who is a natural at developing inspiring relationships with students to ensure their wellbeing and success – in their personal lives as well as college and professional careers. I met and worked closely with Leah Fulton while serving as a Director of United Cultures of Bethel. At that time, Leah Fulton was an outstanding Dean of Intercultural Students who served as a supporter, resource, advocate and liaison between multicultural student leaders and the University’s leadership. Additionally, Leah Fulton supported me as I planned and executed several events in celebration of African and African American Heritage. Leah Fulton also supported me and all other multicultural student leaders in fostering challenging discussions surrounding race in America with the rest of the student body. As Dean of Intercultural students, she provided just the right amount of structure, yet allowed student leaders many opportunities to grow and utilize their various strengths. Leah Fulton’s dedication and investment in the success of students of color extends well after the end of their undergraduate education. Since graduating from Bethel University in 2015, Leah Fulton has continued to provide me with constant support and motivation throughout my personal life and professional career. Leah Fulton exemplifies strong transformational leadership skills which will be beneficial to the wellbeing and success of students. I sincerely hope that she will be given the opportunity to serve, support and inspire your students. Sincerely, Natletha
Tiara Jones, MSM, SHRM-CP
Leah was an awesome mentor during my time at Wheaton. She really had a heart for students that has persisted to this day. She went above and beyond and would have means with us and open her home to students. She really helped make my difficult transition To college a lot easier. Even beyond Wheaton, when I discovered I had an interest in working in higher education, Leah set up a day of shadowing for me at her university and let me stay with her family. That was an incredibly insightful visit that gave me first hand experience in several different areas for higher ed. Leah always does more than the job requires. She forms unbreakable bonds with students and provides impeccable care. I can honestly say Leah played a part in helping me shape my world view. Her transparency and genuine heart resonate with students. She is also incredibly intelligent and hard working. Leah is never satisfied with the bare minimum and is always looking for opportunities to grow herself and the people around her. She would be an asset to any university and adding her to your team would be a decision you wish you made sooner.
Natletha G. Sumo Kollie, MSW
12/31/2018 Natletha Gorpu Sumo Master of Social Work Candidate ‘19 George Warren Brown School Washington University in St Louis Dear Sir/Madam, It is with great pleasure that I recommend Leah Fulton to be a supporter and advocate of undergraduate students of color. Leah Fulton is a driven, dedicated and knowledgeable person who is a natural at developing inspiring relationships with students to ensure their wellbeing and success – in their personal lives as well as college and professional careers. I met and worked closely with Leah Fulton while serving as a Director of United Cultures of Bethel. At that time, Leah Fulton was an outstanding Dean of Intercultural Students who served as a supporter, resource, advocate and liaison between multicultural student leaders and the University’s leadership. Additionally, Leah Fulton supported me as I planned and executed several events in celebration of African and African American Heritage. Leah Fulton also supported me and all other multicultural student leaders in fostering challenging discussions surrounding race in America with the rest of the student body. As Dean of Intercultural students, she provided just the right amount of structure, yet allowed student leaders many opportunities to grow and utilize their various strengths. Leah Fulton’s dedication and investment in the success of students of color extends well after the end of their undergraduate education. Since graduating from Bethel University in 2015, Leah Fulton has continued to provide me with constant support and motivation throughout my personal life and professional career. Leah Fulton exemplifies strong transformational leadership skills which will be beneficial to the wellbeing and success of students. I sincerely hope that she will be given the opportunity to serve, support and inspire your students. Sincerely, Natletha
Tiara Jones, MSM, SHRM-CP
Leah was an awesome mentor during my time at Wheaton. She really had a heart for students that has persisted to this day. She went above and beyond and would have means with us and open her home to students. She really helped make my difficult transition To college a lot easier. Even beyond Wheaton, when I discovered I had an interest in working in higher education, Leah set up a day of shadowing for me at her university and let me stay with her family. That was an incredibly insightful visit that gave me first hand experience in several different areas for higher ed. Leah always does more than the job requires. She forms unbreakable bonds with students and provides impeccable care. I can honestly say Leah played a part in helping me shape my world view. Her transparency and genuine heart resonate with students. She is also incredibly intelligent and hard working. Leah is never satisfied with the bare minimum and is always looking for opportunities to grow herself and the people around her. She would be an asset to any university and adding her to your team would be a decision you wish you made sooner.
Natletha G. Sumo Kollie, MSW
12/31/2018 Natletha Gorpu Sumo Master of Social Work Candidate ‘19 George Warren Brown School Washington University in St Louis Dear Sir/Madam, It is with great pleasure that I recommend Leah Fulton to be a supporter and advocate of undergraduate students of color. Leah Fulton is a driven, dedicated and knowledgeable person who is a natural at developing inspiring relationships with students to ensure their wellbeing and success – in their personal lives as well as college and professional careers. I met and worked closely with Leah Fulton while serving as a Director of United Cultures of Bethel. At that time, Leah Fulton was an outstanding Dean of Intercultural Students who served as a supporter, resource, advocate and liaison between multicultural student leaders and the University’s leadership. Additionally, Leah Fulton supported me as I planned and executed several events in celebration of African and African American Heritage. Leah Fulton also supported me and all other multicultural student leaders in fostering challenging discussions surrounding race in America with the rest of the student body. As Dean of Intercultural students, she provided just the right amount of structure, yet allowed student leaders many opportunities to grow and utilize their various strengths. Leah Fulton’s dedication and investment in the success of students of color extends well after the end of their undergraduate education. Since graduating from Bethel University in 2015, Leah Fulton has continued to provide me with constant support and motivation throughout my personal life and professional career. Leah Fulton exemplifies strong transformational leadership skills which will be beneficial to the wellbeing and success of students. I sincerely hope that she will be given the opportunity to serve, support and inspire your students. Sincerely, Natletha
Tiara Jones, MSM, SHRM-CP
Leah was an awesome mentor during my time at Wheaton. She really had a heart for students that has persisted to this day. She went above and beyond and would have means with us and open her home to students. She really helped make my difficult transition To college a lot easier. Even beyond Wheaton, when I discovered I had an interest in working in higher education, Leah set up a day of shadowing for me at her university and let me stay with her family. That was an incredibly insightful visit that gave me first hand experience in several different areas for higher ed. Leah always does more than the job requires. She forms unbreakable bonds with students and provides impeccable care. I can honestly say Leah played a part in helping me shape my world view. Her transparency and genuine heart resonate with students. She is also incredibly intelligent and hard working. Leah is never satisfied with the bare minimum and is always looking for opportunities to grow herself and the people around her. She would be an asset to any university and adding her to your team would be a decision you wish you made sooner.
Credentials
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BIT (Behavior Intervention Team) Best Practice
National Behavioral Intervention Team Association (NaBITA)Oct, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Restorative Justice Training 101
Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership InstituteApr, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
IDI Qualified Administrator
IDI, LLCJun, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aid
National Council for Behavioral HealthNov, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Trinity Christian College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Vice President for Student Success
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Jul 2022 - Present
Motivated by a desire to see higher education fulfill its highest good and a belief that to follow Jesus is to love justice, I work as the Chief Student Affairs officer at Trinity Christian College. In my role, I engage research, best practice, and organizational context to respond to student needs, support the work of colleagues, and advance a student success paradigm that cultivates the flourishing of all students. Motivated by a desire to see higher education fulfill its highest good and a belief that to follow Jesus is to love justice, I work as the Chief Student Affairs officer at Trinity Christian College. In my role, I engage research, best practice, and organizational context to respond to student needs, support the work of colleagues, and advance a student success paradigm that cultivates the flourishing of all students.
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Consultant
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Sep 2020 - Present
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Project 51, LLC
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Remote
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DEI Educational Consultant
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Aug 2017 - Present
Engage research, best practice, and organizational context to advance business development Implement relationship management strategies to build clientele of not for profit executives, colleges, and universities, across the midwest Fulfill social impact ambitions through the support of women of color owned and led not for profits Supported 15 clients to advance DEI priorities; Identified challenges, set metrics, developed, and implemented goals Engage research, best practice, and organizational context to advance business development Implement relationship management strategies to build clientele of not for profit executives, colleges, and universities, across the midwest Fulfill social impact ambitions through the support of women of color owned and led not for profits Supported 15 clients to advance DEI priorities; Identified challenges, set metrics, developed, and implemented goals
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University of Minnesota
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Aug 2020 - May 2022
Actively producing qualtiative manuscripts from studies on race, leadership, and higher education
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Graduate Research Assistant at University of Minnesota
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Aug 2020 - May 2022
Producing manuscripts from study conducted with an interracial team on students of color and leadership
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University of St. Thomas
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Instructor
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
I taught Future Trends in Higher Education and Leadership and look forward to teaching it again Fall 2022.
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Assistant Dean Of Students
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Apr 2019 - Nov 2020
Worked as lead case manager to advance student success and retention through individualized support for students experiencing hardship related to academics, Title IX, racial harassment, finances, or mental healthEstablished frameworks to conduct crisis meetings with students, staff, faculty, and administrators Served as liaison for students enrolled in the two-year college interested in transfer opportunities Established community partnerships to support Pell eligible and first generation students Established frameworks to conduct crisis meetings with students, staff, faculty, and administrators Served as liaison for students enrolled in the two-year college interested in transfer opportunities Established community partnerships to support Pell eligible and first generation students Show less
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University of Minnesota
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Aug 2017 - May 2019
Coordinated communication with academic deans across various colleges; Assisted faculty advisor in evaluation of departmental curriculum Coordinated communication with academic deans across various colleges; Assisted faculty advisor in evaluation of departmental curriculum
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Bethel University
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Saint Paul, MN
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Director of The Bethel Experience
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Jan 2017 - Sep 2017
Provided leadership to a task force of faculty, staff and students to develop experiential learning program that supports students’ ability to map and articulate the value of a liberal arts education Conducted research on best practice in designing experiential learning programs with equity lens Collaborated with Enrollment Management, Communications, and other campus partners to package the program for prospective students Provided leadership to a task force of faculty, staff and students to develop experiential learning program that supports students’ ability to map and articulate the value of a liberal arts education Conducted research on best practice in designing experiential learning programs with equity lens Collaborated with Enrollment Management, Communications, and other campus partners to package the program for prospective students
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Bethel University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Dean of Intercultural Student Programs & Services
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Jun 2012 - Nov 2016
Provided oversight and develop the department through strategic planning, quantitative and qualitative analysis, committee work, and the advisement and mentoring of both students and student leaders Built collaborative partnerships with other staff and faculty designed to create organizational structures to support the recruitment, retention, and thriving of students of color Served as part of a team of deans to provide care, support, and discipline on case by case basis for students in need; Implemented programs to increase campus awareness of racial and cultural diversity driven by Christian principles Served as co-chair of a campus wide steering committee to launch and manage the Act Six Leadership Scholarship Program- a full-tuition full need academic scholarship program Provided services including academic or social support, referrals, advocacy, and commencement embassy letters Re-designed a peer to peer mentors program for incoming students of color in order to broaden its reach from 10 students per year to 50 students per year Proposed, established, and currently supervise one additional staff role with a second to be filled Show less
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Wheaton College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Resident Assistant
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Jul 2010 - Jun 2012
Designed, implemented and facilitated student programming in the areas of academic, ethnic, community and spiritual awareness Mentored, advised and cared for student leaders; Led conflict management skills training session for student leaders Assisted department head by contributing to new faculty diversity training; Managed 120 students in campus apartments between 19-21 years old Addressed discipline issues with students on a one-on-one basis or with Dean Supervised four undergraduate students Show less
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Child Care Specialist II
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Aug 2009 - Jun 2010
Conducted casework for clients and childcare providers part of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) subsidized childcare assistance program Reviewed client academic transcripts and calculated client income to determine program eligibility Communicated with employers and Registrar offices to verify client employment and enrollment Processed and generated provider payments on a monthly basis to ensure childcare provider payment Assisted applicants, clients and providers via phone, face to face sessions or mail correspondence to determine program eligibility Show less
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Flaherty & Collins Properties
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United States
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Real Estate
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100 - 200 Employee
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Leasing Specialist
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Jun 2008 - Mar 2009
Sole on site professional at an urban, section 42 tax credit senior community. Sole on site professional at an urban, section 42 tax credit senior community.
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Education
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2017 - 2023
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Organizational Leadership -
2009 - 2012
Wheaton College
Master of Arts - MA, Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies -
2009 - 2012
Wheaton College
Master of Arts (MA), Intercultural Studies/Urban Missions -
2004 - 2008
Ball State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Philosophy and Religious Studies -
2004 - 2008
Ball State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Religion/Religious Studies -
2017 -
University of Minnesota
Organizational Leadership Policy and Development, Higher Educat
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