Morgun Sholty -  Former Guest Speaker at the Leadership Institute

Morgun Sholty is a seasoned professional with over seven years of experience in both the political and private sectors, specializing in public relations, marketing, and sales. Hailing from Kentucky—the horse capital of the world—Morgun is a proud American with a deep-rooted affinity for hard work, liberty, and individualism.

In the realm of politics, Morgun has been instrumental in managing Congressional campaigns, ballot initiatives, and 501(c)(3) organizations. He served as the YLS Coordinator for the Youth Leadership School (YLS), the flagship program of the Leadership Institute. This role has enabled him to pass the torch of youth activism to the next generation, equipping them with the necessary tools to make a meaningful impact in today's political landscape. Morgun's political journey began with an internship for Rand Paul's presidential campaign, where he actively participated in the 2016 Presidential Election and earned a spot at the Presidential Debate in South Carolina.

Morgun's leadership skills were further honed when he served as the Youth Director for Danny Tarkanian's 2016 campaign. He successfully recruited a total of 81 student activists, and his exemplary efforts led to his promotion to Field Director of the campaign within the first month.

In the private sector, Morgun has demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit by consulting with businesses and non-profits. He has focused on training and organizing sales teams, composing business plans for non-profits, plan execution with detailed marketing and sales objectives, managing public relations, and managing government relations. 

Throughout his career, Morgun has completed over 600 hours of leadership training for students and more than 300 hours of personal development training in campaign management, direct mail, and fundraising. He holds certificates from the schools he has attended and has read over 30 developmental books on psychology, marketing, sales, and mindset. In 2022 alone, when his firm began focusing on fundraising, they raised nearly $2 million over a span of just six months.

Morgun Sholty