Leslie Leal-Gauna

Leslie Leal-Gauna has extensive experience in marketing and communications. Leslie currently works as a Digital Marketing Manager at ESO since 2022. Prior to that, they worked at the University Federal Credit Union as a Digital Marketing Manager from 2015 to 2021. In this role, they were responsible for developing and implementing strategies and campaigns for various digital marketing assets.

Before their time at the credit union, Leslie held the position of Director of Marketing & Communications at the Texas Department of Insurance from 2014 to 2015. Leslie managed all internal and external communications for the organization, including media relations, social media, web design, and event planning. Leslie led a team of eight staff members and implemented various new strategies to enhance the agency's outreach efforts.

From 2012 to 2015, Leslie co-founded and served as a Partner at Q Communications Group, a public relations agency that specialized in reaching the Hispanic consumer market. Leslie worked with a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, IT solutions businesses, and non-profit organizations.

Earlier in their career, Leslie worked as a Marketing Supervisor and Public Affairs Supervisor at State Farm Insurance, where they managed cross-functional teams and developed marketing campaigns. Leslie also implemented a media relations department for the company's Texas Zone, leading to a significant increase in positive story placement.

Leslie's experience in public relations began with their role as Director of Public Relations at Estrada Communications Group, Inc. from 2002 to 2006. Leslie handled media relations for national clients and successfully launched media campaigns for non-profit organizations and Fortune 500 clients.

Leslie started their career as a Membership Development Executive at Girl Scouts Lone Star Council, where they managed adult volunteers and organized recruitment activities targeting Hispanic youth and adult members.

Overall, Leslie Leal-Gauna has a diverse background in marketing, communications, and public relations, with a focus on digital marketing, media relations, event planning, and Hispanic consumer outreach.

Leslie Leal-Gauna holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from The University of Texas at Austin, which was earned prior to the year 2000. Additionally, they attained an Honors Diploma from Bloomington High School, where they graduated as Salutatorian between the years 1990 and 1993.