
Laura Leatherwood
Laura B. Leatherwood, Ed.D., is the president of Blue Ridge Community College. Leatherwood was selected as the 2022 President of the Year by the NC Community College System. Prior to Blue Ridge, she served for 17 years in various roles at Haywood Community College. Dr. Leatherwood holds a doctorate degree in university and community college leadership, a master’s degree in human resource development, and a bachelor’s degree in business law, all from Western Carolina University.
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Perspective | Workforce really is the name of the game. Let’s talk about how we should play it
by Laura Leatherwood |

Perspective | Intentional alignment to meet local workforce training needs
by Laura Leatherwood |

Perspective | Our communities need health care workers; community colleges have a key role to play
by Laura Leatherwood |

Perspective | One-stop centers: Invaluable tools for community colleges and the students we serve
by Laura Leatherwood |

Perspective | Supporting adult learners feeds the employment pipeline
by Laura Leatherwood |

Perspective | Five winning strategies for community college presidents
by Laura Leatherwood |

Perspective | Reflections on engaging adult learners from a community college president
by Laura Leatherwood |

Perspective | NC’s future is bright, and a localized initiative will lead the way
by Jack Cecil, Michael M. Dempsey, Laura Leatherwood, Nathan Ramsey and Bill Sederburg |