Kenneth Leonardo

Kenneth Leonardo is a Postdoctoral Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor of Government at Hamilton College. He teaches courses such as Native and Indigenous Political Thought, The Way of the Warrior, and American Political Development, focusing on liberation, resistance, and the intersection of ethics with political theory.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University
  • M.A., Claremont Graduate University
  • B.A., Bucknell University

His research explores historical and contemporary resistance to injustice, with recent publications in Polis and The Conversation. Leonardo’s work spans Western and non-Western political thought, emphasizing the dynamics of revolution and martial virtue.

Notable affiliations include the Newberry Library, the Huntington Library, and the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. His awards include the Hamilton College Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024-26) and the Faculty Teacher-Scholar Award (2024).

• Scientific Awards:
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship, Hamilton College (2024-26)
  • Faculty Teacher-Scholar Award (2024)
  • Dean of Faculty Award (2023)
  • Creative Arts & Technology Award (2023)