As Director of Programs and Strategy, Leslie is responsible for implementing the foundation’s strategic plan to ensure all Texas students are prepared for, have access to, persist in, and complete a postsecondary credential. Leslie has served the foundation in multiple roles, including as the foundation’s first project associate and the foundation’s first strategy manager. The work is strongly aligned with her personal mission to improve individual, family, and societal outcomes through education.
Leslie has a Master of Public Service Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism, both from Texas A&M University. She enjoys actively engaging with partner organizations, and currently serves on the board of directors of Texas Rural Funders.
