Proudest moments:

A creative, tenacious and innovative communications and PR professional with wide-ranging commercial and third sector experience both online and offline, Leslie works for not-for-profit Action Aid, offering her creative expertise as a consultant in her spare time. With extensive and diverse contacts across various industries, Leslie is a former editor of several national print publications and an enthusiastic and inspirational team leader with exceptional commissioning skills. Core strengths include thriving in a challenging and fast-paced environment, having excellent time management skills and strong attention to detail.

Seven things that make me happy:

• 1 Reading books and writing my own 
• 2 Lounging with my cats
• 3 Being creative in and outside of work
• 4 Adding to my collection of vintage shoes
• 5 Dancing on the sand in the sunshine
• 6 Drinking cold wine with my friends
• 7 Making serious stuff fun for young people