Leslie Rodriguez
Director, Board Relations & Special Projects
Leslie Rodriguez joined the Council in 2025 as director of board relations and special projects. She comes to the Council from Dominican University where she served as executive director for external engagement. With over 20 years in arts and higher education, and a decade working in a Fortune 500 company, she brings a wealth of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, grant writing, and executive management. Rodriguez has a BS in organizational leadership from Dominican University.