Scott Leadingham

Scott Leadingham serves as a First Amendment Writer-Educator at Freedom Forum since April 2023. With extensive experience in journalism and communications, Leadingham has held various roles at the Society of Professional Journalists since August 2008, including Newsroom Trainer, Director of Education, Editor of Quill magazine, and Director of Communications. Prior to Freedom Forum, Leadingham was the Director of Communications & Storytelling at Empire Health Foundation and the Multi-Media News Manager at Northwest Public Broadcasting. Leadingham's early career included roles as a Radio Reporter for Indiana Public Broadcasting and Program Director for Camp Bonaparte at Grand Columbia Council. Leadingham holds a Master's degree in Public Affairs from Indiana University Bloomington and a Bachelor's degree in Public Policy and Political Science from Central Washington University.