As the MSW Admissions Specialist, Leslie manages the MSW application and admissions review process, provides information and guidance to prospective MSW students regarding the application process, and partners with the UW Graduate School and other UW partners to support admissions operations. Leslie earned her bachelor's in sociology from The George Washington University and Masters in Teaching from UW. Prior to joining UW, she was a teacher in a local school district. She also served as an instructional consultant for a college advising program dedicated to making higher education more accessible. Leslie is passionate about educational justice and ensuring equitable access to higher education.

Professional interests: Educational justice and educational access