Lesley James

Lesley James is a dedicated music tastemaker with over 17 years of experience in the industry. Known for their versatility, Lesley has excelled in music promotion, programming, marketing, and sales, building strong relationships with radio programmers and artist management companies. They served as Program Director and Afternoon Drive host at WWCD 102.5 FM for seven years, where they championed emerging artists such as Tame Impala and Glass Animals. Currently, Lesley is the Assistant Program Director and Host at KERA while also holding the position of Co-Director of Radio and Streaming Promotion at Hazel Street Records. Lesley earned their degree at The Ohio State University.