Leigh Gaskin

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.

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. 

Charter School Guest Teacher Oct 2025 - May 2025

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

Intersectional Cultural Consultant Jan 2020 – Present

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 and Inclusion Training Manager Oct 2019- Jan 2021

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

Instructor Aug 2013 – June 2018

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 

Cultural Studies Researcher Aug – Dec 2018

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

University Writing Portfolio Evaluator II Aug 2015 – Aug 2018

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

Graduate Assistant to the Director of Diversity and Community Studies

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

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