Faces of Leeds

Leeds is a special place because of our community of visionaries who see the world as it can be. They come from all kinds of backgrounds, places and experiences—they’re risk-takers, trailblazers and original thinkers.

Faces of Leeds and Snapshots celebrate the dynamic individuals who contribute to and embody the values of our community. And they’re doing what it takes to make a difference in the world. Know someone with an incredible story?

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Russell Jeans poses with his parrots in front of a home work station

Russell Jeans

Lecturer at Leeds and Director of Accounting at CU Boulder 

For Russell Jeans, curiosity counts a lot. It has contributed to a meaningful journey across cultures, continents and careers. Meet Russell.

Close up of Mallory Decker

Mallory Decker (PhD)

From landing helicopters on aircraft carriers to attending NATO assemblies as an aide-de-camp, doctoral candidate Mallory Decker’s 11 years in the Navy prepared her to rise to any challenge. Meet Mallory.

Braden Stirret poses in front of a green screen with film equipment surrounding him.

Braden Stirrett (Comm’26)

For Braden Stirrett, inspiration is always striking—it’s what led him to pursue a communication major and two minors—in cinema studies and business. Meet Braden.

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