Leigh Gaskin
Intersectional Cultural Consultant
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About
I am an intersectional cultural consultant who works on creating connection, inclusion, and equity. In my current work, I help clients with concerns about ADA, EEOC, and other issues related to access. I have begun to dive into AI ethics by being an expert contributor for the Knowledge Project.
Previously, I was a college instructor and a primary and secondary school educator. I am a Governing Board Member of the Cultural Studies Association and chair of the Nominating and Policy committees, serving my second term.
Experience
Knowledge Project Expert Contributor March 2025 – Present
Snorkel AI
- Design graduate level questions that require deep domain expertise, complex reasoning, and nuanced understanding
- Increase AI knowledge base which can challenge the most advanced AI systems
- Contribute data to large language models (LLMs)
- Create specialized datasets for AI developers to evaluate their model
- Generate/evaluate data that can be used to improve models like ChatGPT etc.
Kokua
Charter School Permanent Guest Teacher Feb 2022 - May 2022
Enriched Schools
- Taught at East End Prep, Explore! Community School, KIPP Nashville College Prep, Liberty Collegiate Academy, and Lead Neely’s Bend
- Listened to students and assisted them with their needs
- Implemented lesson plans
- Classroom management
- Student assessment and communication
Leigh Gaskin Consulting
- Designs and implements equitable, inclusive strategic plans to increase DEI
- Promotes sustainability and corporate responsibility initiatives as part of an effective DEI strategy
- Guides EEOC claimants, offers mediation support and career coaching
- Assesses human resources documents; state and federal compliance for EEOC
- Audits previous communication, documentation, and policies to support inclusive language
- Utilizes advanced academic DEI-related degrees to elevate vision, values, and intent
- Connects current social, cultural, and historical perspectives to DEI needs in the organization
- Educational programming rooted in equity and intersectionality, with an emphasis on using empathy, inclusive communication, giving respect, and earning trust in the workplace
Diversity Builder
- Led 10 Diversity and Inclusion Trainers, mentored educators to implement emerging ideas
- Managed client projects
- Branding and content writing; internal/external communication strategy
- Developed training materials, creation of online diversity, equity, and inclusion centered coursework
- Designed organizational D&I strategy for clients; worked with non-profits, government, small businesses, Fortune 500 companies, and non-governmental organizations
- Pitched DEI solutions to develop vision, mission, values that support diversity and inclusion goals
Washington State University
- Taught 50 students a semester; evaluation of teaching effectiveness over 5 years: 4.60/5 (top 10)
- Researched and designed classes through an intersectional lens
- Collected and analyzed quantitative data, delivered results via presentations and reports
- Recruited/mentored marginalized students into graduate school and other career opportunities
Washington State University
- Conducted extensive, detailed research for faculty projects
- Planned/delivered project goals on time under intense pressure; 3 book deadlines
- Expertly presented substantial amounts of complex information in a clear, concise manner
- Worked with minimal supervision and as part of the faculty-researcher team
Writing Center at Washington State University
- Assessed 3000+ writing portfolios submitted by Junior standing WSU students
- Appraised portfolios for the top 10% and 1% of student written work
- Provided recommendations for writing support and additional writing coursework
- Worked collaboratively with a faculty team from various disciplines and departments
Aug 2010-2012
Western Kentucky University
- Administrative support for Dept. Chair; wrote departmental publications and mailings
- University leadership mentee
- Planned/hosted events for internationally recognized speakers
- Grant writing, received $40,000 in grant support
- Conducted research for scholarly publications and projects
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, American Cultural Studies, Washington State University
Specialization: history and analysis of cultures in the United States
Master of Arts, Social Responsibility and Sustainable Communities, Western Kentucky University, emphasis: sustainable equity in the workplace and corporate responsibility
