Leslie was born and raised in Bowling Green, Ohio. She graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1997 and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2001 from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor's degree in Child and Family Community Services. She has been a member of the Heritage Comer team since August of 2004. Leslie's goal as the Director of Activities has been to provide creative, stimulating, and meaningful interactions with the clients and the community. Leslie reports one of the best aspects of working at Heritage Comer is being able to come into the clients' home everyday to share with them new and exciting experiences.