Leslie Barker

Leslie Barker is a seasoned technical writer with extensive experience in editorial roles and science communication. Currently employed at Homewood Health as a Technical Writer since March 2021, Leslie previously served as a Freelance Editor for Springer Nature from January 2003 to July 2022, contributing to publications such as Water, Air, & Soil Pollution. As a Senior Science Writer in Veterinary Affairs at LifeLearn Animal Health from February 2017 to March 2021, Leslie effectively managed content flow among contributors and simplified complex veterinary concepts. Previous positions include Accounts Receivable and Contract Account Manager at Guelph Paper Company, where contract management and client communications were key responsibilities, and Research Assistant at the University of Guelph, focusing on sea lamprey ecology and contributing to peer-reviewed research. Leslie holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from the University of Guelph.