Justin Mincey, Treasurer

Dr. Letisha Malcolm is the Founder of The Collaborative for Leadership, Policy, Advocacy & Global Exchange, a global organization advancing leadership development, policy engagement, and international cooperation. A political science educator and policy practitioner with more than 15 years of experience across K-12, higher education, and global learning environments, her work operates at the intersection of diplomacy, economic development, governance, education, and social impact, with a focus on strengthening institutions and expanding access to leadership pathways.

A Fulbright alumna who studied in Ghana, Dr. Malcolm brings a global and diasporic perspective shaped by sustained engagement with embassies, multilateral institutions, universities, and civil society organizations. She has participated in and supported high-level diplomatic convenings, including engagements connected to the United Nations General Assembly, and regularly collaborates with U.S. and foreign missions on education, cultural exchange, policy dialogue, and global cooperation. Her scholarship and professional practice examine power, political exclusion, social mobility, and the role of leadership in advancing equitable development.

Dr. Malcolm holds a Doctorate from Morgan State University’s Department of Advanced Studies, Leadership, and Policy, with concentrations in Education Leadership and Administration and Social Policy. Her doctoral research explored political discourse, ideological bias, power dynamics, and sociocultural practices that limit political inclusion and economic mobility for marginalized communities. She also holds a Certificate in U.S. Public Policy from Harvard University, an M.S. in Nonprofit Administration from Shenandoah University, and a B.A. in Humanities from Bethune-Cookman University. Her professional experience includes engagement with the U.S. Department of State’s Council on International Educational Exchange, the UNESCO Center for Peace, the United Nations Africa Open for Business Summit, and Coppin State University, alongside leadership roles with Black Professionals in International Affairs and membership in the Washington Intergovernmental Professional Group and the Washington Educational and Cultural Attaché Association.

Dr. Malcolm’s leadership is grounded in ethical public service and a commitment to building bridges across cultures, policy systems, and global communities. Through The Collaborative, she continues to cultivate globally minded leaders equipped to navigate complex international challenges with purpose and integrity.

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