Our Mission

The Collaborative for Leadership, Policy, Advocacy & Global Exchange, “The Collaborative,” exists to develop the next generation of leaders and strengthen the diplomatic, strategic, and governance capacities of individuals, communities, institutions, and nations. Through a collaborative approach that bridges political, economic, social, regional, and cultural spheres, we advance strategic leadership development, governance and policy research, actionable advocacy, and global exchange to achieve sustainable development goals, drive economic growth, build strategic partnerships, broaden perspectives, and promote political cooperation.

Vision Statement:

A future where empowered leaders drive transformative change across political, economic, and cultural spheres, guided by rigorous policy research and effective advocacy. Through collaboration and shared commitment, individuals, communities, institutions, and nations build inclusive governance, sustainable development, and lasting global partnerships that foster equity, prosperity, and peace.

Our Founder

The Collaborative was founded by Dr. Letisha Malcolm, an educator, policy advisor, and global affairs professional with over 15 years of leadership experience spanning education, diplomacy, social policy, and international research.

Dr. Malcolm earned her Doctor of Education degree with a focus on Administration and Social Policy, where her doctoral dissertation critically examined political discourse, ideological bias, and power dynamics embedded in historical legislative policies at both national and state levels. Employing historical narratology, her research explored how narratives, eugenic constructs, and political discourse have shaped sociocultural practices toward African Americans from Reconstruction (1865–1877) through contemporary history, with a primary focus on political inclusion and economic mobility.

Her academic work was further enriched through a prestigious Fulbright-Hays fellowship in Ghana, where she studied post-colonial governance, focusing on the interplay of parliamentary and tribal power dynamics, and examined economic and educational practices designed to support sustainable development, cooperation, and partnership. Her research also explored the evolving diplomatic relations between Ghana and the United States, providing insight into how historical legacies and contemporary policies intersect to shape global collaboration.

In addition to her doctorate, Dr. Malcolm holds a Graduate Certificate in Public Policy with an emphasis on Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies from Harvard University, a Master’s in Management and Leadership from Shenandoah University with a focus on Cultural Arts Management, and a Bachelor’s degree in the Humanities from Bethune-Cookman University.