Leah Hadder

Leah Hadder is the current Career & Internship Coach at the Maryville College Career Center. She supports students by providing career preparation coaching services, specializing in internships, and frequently serves as a guest speaker across campus on topics related to career preparation. She additionally teaches multiple sections of the Maryville College Works seminar courses.

Before joining the Maryville College Career Center, Leah served in university recruiting and online admissions for Arkansas State University-Beebe and Lee University. She is a three-time graduate of the Arkansas State University system, earning a Master of Public Administration, B.S. in Management (Marketing Minor), and an AA in Liberal Arts-Business emphasis from Arkansas State University-Beebe, Heber Springs campus.

Leah is a current member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the Southern Association of Colleges and Employers, and Leadership Blount Class of 2025. In her free time, she loves to read, travel, and spoil her  “fur baby,” a spunky and sassy kitty named Suzie Q.

Street Hope TN

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Street Hope TN is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending domestic minor sex trafficking in Tennessee. Through prevention, education, and restorative care, they provide vital support to vulnerable youth and their families. One of their most impactful initiatives is the Garland Oaks safe home—Tennessee’s first long-term, faith-based therapeutic safe house for girls ages 12–17 who have survived trafficking. Street Hope TN equips communities to recognize and prevent exploitation, offering training, resources, and hope for a brighter, safer future.