Leslie Ellis

Leslie Ellis serves as the Communications Director at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, where responsibilities include leading storytelling initiatives focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, producing press releases, and managing publications. As the Editor for Ellis Collective since 2013, projects have included work for prominent clients such as the Ross School of Business and The Kresge Foundation, covering topics ranging from immigration to community development. Previous roles include Senior Business Analyst and Quality Assurance Editor at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, where Leslie managed digital projects and ensured web content quality. Early career experiences include positions at Patch.com and The Detroit News, where significant contributions were made to community engagement, news production, and editorial leadership. Leslie holds a Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a Certificate of Leadership from Lawrence Technological University.