Seth Leighton

Seth Leighton grew up in a small town on the coast of Maine, regularly exploring the outdoors with his friends and family. After attending the local public school in rural Maine, his desire for adventure and exploration has led him around the world, and he has lived, worked, and traveled across North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia.

Seth co-founded Envoys, a unique organization that partners with innovative teachers and schools to push the boundaries of possibility for global education. Using a blended model of online courses and focused international travel programming, Envoys builds the skillsets associated with global competency. He currently serves as the Head of Education for the organization, partnering with innovative teachers and schools to create travel and virtual programs that challenge, inspire, and empower students to become better citizens of the world. Seth graduated cum laude from Harvard College, and has earned advanced degrees from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.