- Leslie leads a team of videographers and editors that produce video to bring brands to life
- Is a master communicator, detail oriented, multi-tasker that excels at ticking jobs off the to-do list and holding people accountable
- Started her career as a journalist (she earned a bachelor’s in English and minors in journalism and business administration from Eastern Illinois University) then did a 180 managing media relations and communications for the Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Joined Simantel in 2012 as a copywriter before gravitating to motion media
- Has extensive volunteer experience with a number of community organizations including Family House, ArtsPartners of Central Illinois, Emerging Philanthropists in Central Illinois (EPIC) Fund, Alzheimer’s Association, Young Professionals Organization of Greater Peoria, Creve Coeur Club and Midwest Food Bank
- Awards and recognition include 40 Leaders Under Forty (Class of 2013), Peoria Jaycee’s Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Young Business Professional (2015) and 25 Women in Leadership Award (2017)
Menu
