Leslie Nwosu is the Manager of Networks and Partnerships at ABFE. Leslie is responsible for enhancing ABFE’s organizational membership, and communication functions while also providing critical administrative support to the Vice President of External Affairs and the External Affairs team. Prior to ABFE, Leslie completed two years of service with the non-profit organization City Year in New York City, where she served systemically underserved and resourced communities in East New York and East Harlem. She led a cohort of AmeriCorp members in providing academic, social-emotional learning, and enrichment support to students and school communities, in addition to collaborating with others to develop programs and community service events. Leslie also worked at Freeviv Nation, a Media Marketing and Management group designed to “Move the Culture Forward.” She worked as their creative marketing and communications strategist, specifically utilizing social media platforms to increase brand awareness, develop brand strategies for clients’ brands, and boosting audience engagement. 

Leslie has an educational background in Business Communications and Criminal Justice at Montgomery College. Leslie finds passion in connecting people & purpose to create a synergetic impact.