Lesli Blount

Lesli brings a wealth of experience to the board, and we're pretty jazzed to have her! Her fab background in organizational management, marketing, and fundraising, coupled with her commitment to LGBTQ+ youth, highlights her awesomeness as a Board member. Her life journey is all about community, peppered with the delightful twist of falling in love with an equally awesome woman later in life and joining a vibrant queer community.

Lesli is a long-time supporter and cheerleader of LGBTQ+ youth who has always shown her love for Outright’s mission despite being a really busy mover and shaker.

In addition to serving nonprofit clients as a consultant and leadership coach, Lesli is currently serving as VTDigger's Chief Revenue Officer and her professional path is like a treasure map of experiences. It includes standout roles like the Director of Business Sponsorships at Vermont Public, Director of Community Relations at KeyBank-Vermont and earlier adventures at the Greater Burlington YMCA.

Beyond professional achievements, Lesli is deeply involved in community leadership. She is a member of the board of CVOEO and has served on the Boys and Girls Club of Burlington, COTS, and the Burlington Business Association boards, showcasing a commitment to civic engagement and social responsibility. Yeah, she's great.

Lesli received her education at Park University, Missouri, with a BA in Communications, which has been instrumental throughout her career. On a personal note, Lesli shares her life with partner Leandre Waldo, and is a dedicated bonus parent to teenagers Evan and Anya. On the weekend, you can catch her vegging with a good book, visiting with family and friends at one of Vermont's choice restaurants, or checking out the nooks and crannies of Vermont.