About Leslie

Leslie is a seasoned graphic designer and creative professional with more than 20 years of experience helping clients analyze their communications challenges and translating complex information into clear and effective visual solutions. She brings these skills to Ward Circle Strategies where she oversees the design and creative direction for its government, nonprofit, and corporate clients.

Leslie partners closely with content creators and subject matter experts to develop new and innovative formats and strategies for visual storytelling and engaging with audiences. She has extensive experience with branding development and management, communication campaigns, marketing and promotional materials, publications, social media, information graphics, and digital design.

Leslie previously held senior designer positions at Akoya and PRR where she worked primarily with federal and state government clients in the areas of health, renewable energy, transportation, and homeland security. She also spent several years running her own graphic design firm, serving more than 50 clients with hundreds of projects.

Career Highlights

• Ward Circle Strategies, Creative Director
• Akoya, Senior Designer
• PRR, Senior Designer
• Nayman Design, Principal

3 Fun Facts

• Leslie is an enthusiastic yet very mediocre tennis player, despite years of lessons.
• An avid traveler, she has completed more than 40 home exchanges over the years.
• Leslie is the proud parent of two delightful (really!) teenagers.