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Leslie is the Director of Human Resources for the Will County Circuit Clerk’s Office in Joliet, Illinois.  She joined the Circuit Clerk’s Office in 2006.  Leslie has the responsibility for directing and monitoring human resources; including onboarding, performance management policy development and implementation, payroll administration and employee and labor relations.  In addition, she serves as the Circuit Clerk’s Ethics Officer.

Prior to joining the Circuit Clerk’s office, she held a number of HR positions in the private sector, including the retail industry, gaming industry and manufacturing industry.  Leslie has over 25 years of combined HR experience in the public and private sector.  After fifteen years of teaching Human Resources she retired, and devotes her time to mentoring battered woman on interviewing skills, dressing for success and entering the workplace. 

Leslie earned a BA from Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), and an MBA with a concentration in Human Resources from DePaul University.

Leslie has completed Michigan State University’s Labor Relations Certification Program and DePaul University’s Mediator Certification Program.  She is certified as a Labor Relations Professional and a Senior Human Resources Professional. 

For several years, Leslie was member of the SHRM Consultant’s Forum Board and has presented, coached and mentored a number of HR professionals. 

Currently, Leslie is on the board of the Illinois Public Employer Labor Relations Association (IPELRA), and serves as Vice President and Chair of the IPELRA Training Committee.