Leslie A. Scott

Leslie A. Scott is an experienced professional in entrepreneurship education and economic development, currently serving as an Ecosystem Data Scout at EcoMap Technologies, Inc. since July 2021, and as an Ecosystem Expert and Entrepreneurship Educator at Entrepreneurial Places since March 2019. With a strong background in facilitating entrepreneurship programs, Leslie has led initiatives that support small business development and community engagement. Leslie's previous roles include directing entrepreneurship programs at the NC Rural Center, where over 1,000 individuals were assisted in rural communities, and serving as Assistant Director of Economic Development at the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and participation in the Economic Development Institute at the University of Oklahoma.