Cole Leis

Cole Leis is currently a Group Facilitator at The Connection Project / Hoos Connected, leading group activities that foster dialogue among students at the University of Virginia. In addition to this role, Cole serves as a Staff Editor for the Seriatim Journal of American Politics, where contributions include revising submissions and enhancing their argumentative strength. As a Radio Disc Jockey at WXTJ Student Radio, Cole curates weekly shows to engage listeners and promote interaction. Previous experiences include a Program Development Internship at The Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, focusing on leadership programs and social media outreach, and a Political Campaign Internship for Schuyler VanValkenburg for State Senate, where Cole actively participated in canvassing and strategic research. Cole is pursuing a Master of Public Policy at the University of Virginia, following a Bachelor of Arts in Political Philosophy, Policy, and Law from the same institution.