Leslie Waara

Leslie Waara is a seasoned product designer with extensive experience across various prominent companies. Currently serving as a Senior Product Designer II at HashiCorp since September 2024, Leslie previously held senior design roles at Okta and Netflix, focusing on the creative development of cloud-based applications and platforms. Notable contributions include leading consumer experience design at Nike as Service Design Lead and developing brand strategies at Wieden + Kennedy. Leslie's early career includes retail design at IDL Worldwide and graphic design roles at MTI and The Art Institute of Portland. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Marketing from the University of Oregon and an Associate's degree in Graphic Design from The Art Institutes.