Connect with Leshell
• Email Me or Poke Me
• Interview Me
• Send Group Invite
• Add To Favorites
• Block This Member
• Send Friend Request
Uploads
Upload Content | Show More  
Connections
more-->  
Recent Visitors
more-->  
More Members
more-->  
Q&A With Leshell Hatley

What things can we do on HBCUConnect to make it a better site?
"It's too confusing. Maybe determine different locations for the ads. Also, maybe try a different color... "

Interviewed by Reginald Culpepper 11/01/08

(interview me)
Leshell Hatley
Program Manager, Howard University
Location: Suitland, MD United States
Joined: Feb 15th, 2008
About   (request update)
Leshell Hatley is a passionate computer engineer, educator, and researcher who continuously combines these three attributes to create innovative approaches to teaching STEM concepts to students between that ages of 3 and 73. She has logged over 15,000 hours teaching African-American and Latino elementary, middle, and high school students in formal and informal educational environments throughout NY, NJ, VA and DC. As the Founder and Executive Director of Uplift, Inc., a nonprofit organization whose mission embodies her passion, Leshell leads teams of enthusiastic students and dedicated volunteer instructors to achieve award winning success and national news coverage. Over the past several years, Uplift's trailblazing work with students in the areas of robotics, mobile app development, and culturally relevant learning technology has provided inspiration, insight, and guidance to similar organization's across the globe. Leshell has a Bachelors in Computer Engineering and a Masters in Computer Science from Howard University, a Masters in Library Science with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction from the University of Maryland, and is currently a PhD student at George Mason University studying Learning Technologies Design Research. In total, Leshell sees past experiences, current successes, and future partners as tools to create awe-inspiring educational experiences for the next generation of life-long learners and STEM pioneers.
My Interview Question
http://www.blackscholarsindex.com - What do you think about it?
Website:
http://www.leshellhatley.com
Education   (request update)
Howard University class of 1998
Undergrad Major: Computer Software Engineering
Campus Organization:
Delta Sigma Theta
Claim To Fame:
Career Communication's 2013 Women of Color in STEM, Entrepreneurial Leadership Award Winner 2013 Digital Media & Learning Research Fellow
University of Maryland class of
Grad Major:
Experience
I currently work with Howard University as Program Manager
I have 15 years of experience working in the Research & Development industry.
Activity
You gotta watch this video of Black youth in DC making mobile apps You gotta watch this video of Black youth in DC making mobile apps
Greetings! I am sharing this link with you because I have a strong feeling you'll want to help! Youth APPLab, a program in DC that teaches teens how to develop mobile apps, is preparing to ret ...more
Posted by Leshell Hatley on January 31st, 2012 • 2,434 Views
Help Youth APPLab Return to the DML Conference Next Month! Help Youth APPLab Return to the DML Conference Next Month!
Greetings! I am sharing this link with you because I have a strong feeling you'll want to help! Youth APPLab, a program in DC that teaches teens how to develop mobile apps, is preparing to retur ...more
Posted by Leshell Hatley on January 31st, 2012 • 2,290 Views
Uplift's student wins NCWIT Award! Uplift's student wins NCWIT Award!
Congrats to Shakira Graves, one of Uplift, Inc.'s Youth APPLab students, for winning a 2012 National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) National Runner-Up Award! @upliftdc http://www.fl ...more
Posted by Leshell Hatley on January 30th, 2012 • 2,474 Views
Happy Holidays from Uplift, Inc. Happy Holidays from Uplift, Inc.
Seasons Greetings and more from Uplift, Inc. Click below! http://www.upliftdc.org/happyholidays.html ...more
Posted by Leshell Hatley on December 25th, 2011 • 2,419 Views
My Groups
Invite Me To A Group
Guestbook Comments
Hi Leshell, good to meet you. I see that you post blogs often. I'll be sure to read them and post a comment soon. Have a good one.
Tagged by Felice Bois on 02/16/2010  
In my OB.GYB practice I have dealt with thousands of women and the consensus is that men are non-communicative at best and babbling neanderthals at worse--YET, when a man communicates in polysyllables, he is accused of--borrowing the sayings of poets and authors. ewgmd33atyahoodotcom--Lets chat I have been fascinated with the English language ever since a high school English teacher (MRS. MAUER) stated to a group of us (All Black) that we could never speak correct English. Today I carry an electronic Thesaurus in my briefcase. My genius son got 1400 on his SATs as a junior without any extra preparation. (Parental pride!!) There are no paraphrases or Poets or authors cited or anon. in my writings. If I do, I will give credit as such. . I do not adhere to plagiarism. I talk just like I write. WYSIWYG (anon) Smile !!. End of diatribe. . Just wanted to set the record straight. . & Peace & Power, The Ern
Tagged by E. Wyman Garrett MD on 02/03/2010  
Thank you for sharing information. If you are into poetry, read my poem and if you like my poem add me as a friend. Website:www.constitutionnetwork.com
Tagged by Herb McC on 07/02/2009  
Hi Leshell, Nice to meet you and thank you for your friendship.
Tagged by agnes levine on 11/02/2008  
more-->
Member Login
Email:
 Password:

Not a Member? Sign Up - It's FREE
You'll receive access to our Newsletter, Scholarships, HBCU Profiles, Jobs, Internships, Mentors, Member Profiles and more!
Upload Photo:
First Name:
 Last Name:
Email:
 Password:
Location:
College:
Major:
Graduating Class:
Featured Jobs & Internships

United States Coast Guard Academy
Lecturer, Physics in New London, CT

United States of Care
State Advocacy Manager in Remote, US

Azusa Pacific University
TRIO McNair Student Support Specialist (PT) in Azusa, CA

Azusa Pacific University
Art Studio Tech & Safety Manager - CAHST in Azusa, CA

Azusa Pacific University
Asst. Dir. - Institute for Faith, Leadership, and Service in Azusa, CA

Azusa Pacific University
Assistant Professor of Philosophy (One-Year Nonrenewable)-CAHST in Azusa, CA

Framatome
Electrical Tooling Engineer in Forest, VA

State of Connecticut - Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection
Forensic Science Examiner 3 (Identification Section) at the State of Connecticut - Accepting Applications through 6/26/25 in Meriden, CT, CT

State of Connecticut - Department of Correction
Revenue Examiner 1 (Audit and Compliance Division) with the State of Connecticut - Accepting Applaitions through 6/24/25 in Various locations in CT, CT

State of Connecticut - Department of Correction
STATE OF CONNECTICUT - CORRECTION OFFICER COMING SOON (accepting applications July 8, 2025) in Various locations in CT, CT

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds
Rides Technician in Powell, OH

State of Connecticut, Executive Branch
Forensic Nurse - Apply by 6/27/2025 in Middletown, CT

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds
Environmental Health and Safety Manager in Powell, OH

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds
Director of Construction in Powell, OH

United States Coast Guard Academy
Lecturer, English in New London, CT
Subscribe!
  • View Past Email Announcements
  • View Past Weekly E-Newsletters
    • HBCU CONNECT
    Follow Us!