Leah Swaggerty
About Leah Swaggerty
Leah Swaggerty is a Small Business Program Officer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse background in editing and communication, with previous roles at The College Board, The Social Bullpen, LLC, and Coastal Carolina Community College.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Leah Swaggerty currently serves as a Small Business Program Officer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the laboratory's initiatives to support small businesses. In this role, she focuses on fostering relationships and developing programs that enhance the engagement of small enterprises within the scientific and research community.
Previous Experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Leah Swaggerty previously worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a Project Associate from 2008 to 2010. During her two years in this role, she was involved in various projects that supported the laboratory's research objectives. Her experience at Oak Ridge laid the groundwork for her current position, enhancing her understanding of the organization's mission and operations.
Professional Background in Content Editing
Leah Swaggerty has extensive experience in content editing, having worked as a Content Editor at The Social Bullpen, LLC from 2019 to 2023. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing content quality and ensuring that materials met editorial standards. Prior to this, she spent a decade at The College Board as an Editor from 2004 to 2014, where she contributed to various educational publications.
Educational Qualifications
Leah Swaggerty holds a Master of Arts degree in English-Technical and Professional Communication from East Carolina University. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications-Public Relations from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in communication and editing.
Early Career Experience
Leah Swaggerty began her career as an Assistant to the Public Information Officer at Coastal Carolina Community College from 2006 to 2008. This two-year position allowed her to gain valuable experience in public relations and communication strategies, which she later applied in her editorial roles.