Expertise: Leslie is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of expertise in the Hospitality Industry and higher education. Her focus on travel management has seen her lead global travel programs and serve as the academic dean of an international school. Currently, she is the Director of Category Management for JLL, an ad hoc Professional Development Trainer, and a Coach. Her educational experience includes college instruction, curriculum design, faculty development, and mentoring of adult learners. Leslie is an active thought leader and contributor to the industry, serving on the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Foundation Board of Directors, Advisory Board Member for The Travel Coach Network, Uber for Business, and ProcureCon Travel Advisory Board. Serves as Co-Chair of the Roosevelt University Heller Graduate School of Business Advisory Board, and a member of the DePaul University Dean's Advisory Board. Summary Pragmatic servant-leader building innovative global travel and expense management systems, including custom organizational adoption practices. Additional areas of expertise include transformational facilitation, experiential learning, and faculty leadership. Specialties: Leadership, Change Management, Procurement, Performance Management Consulting, Faculty Leadership, Group Facilitation, and Moderation. BA – DePaul University MS – Hospitality Tourism Management – Roosevelt University Awards 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award – Volunteerism 2024 GBTA Buyer of the Year 2023 GBTA Mentor of the Year Special interests Voice-over, on-camera, and bike riding