Leigh Stephenson
About Leigh Stephenson
Leigh Stephenson is a State Program Administrative Technical Specialist at the Minnesota Department of Health, with a background in marketing, communications, and software engineering. She actively seeks to advance her skills in front-end or full-stack development while engaging in graphic art and outdoor activities in her free time.
Current Role at Minnesota Department of Health
Leigh Stephenson serves as a State Program Administrative Technical Specialist at the Minnesota Department of Health. This position has been held since 2020, contributing to various administrative and technical functions within the organization. Prior to this role, Leigh worked as a Student Worker (Clerical) at the same department from 2018 to 2020, gaining valuable experience in a health-focused environment.
Educational Background
Leigh Stephenson has a diverse educational background. They earned a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Communications from Metro State University. Additionally, Leigh completed an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Computer Graphics & Visualization at Saint Paul College. Most recently, they obtained a Full-Stack Software Engineering Certificate from Prime Digital Academy in 2023, following an 11-month accelerated program.
Previous Work Experience
Before their current role, Leigh held several positions that contributed to their professional development. They worked as a Retail Sales Associate at DICK'S Sporting Goods from 2015 to 2017. Leigh also served as a Competition Cheerleading Coach at Roseville Area Middle School from 2015 to 2019, where they guided and mentored students in competitive cheerleading.
Skills and Interests
Leigh Stephenson actively seeks to further develop their skills in front-end or full-stack roles. They have a passion for learning and discovering new things, which is reflected in their ongoing education at Prime Digital Academy as a Full Stack Software Engineer Student. In their leisure time, Leigh enjoys creating graphic art, painting life-sized monster kits, and engaging in outdoor activities to appreciate nature.