National Conference of State Legislatures
Lesley Kennedy began their work experience in 1997 as a Features Page Designer for The Palm Beach Post. From there, they worked as a Fashion Editor and Deputy Features Editor for the Rocky Mountain News, where they also wrote a daily blog and covered New York Fashion Week. In 2009, Lesley embarked on a freelance career, contributing as a Reporter and Editor for various national and regional clients. Lesley then moved on to roles such as a Fashion Contributing Writer for AOL StyleList and a News Editor, Reporter, and Editor for AOL ParentDish. Lesley joined ShopAtHome.com in 2013 as a Senior Managing Editor, where they created and managed a content syndication program. Lesley later became the Executive Editor for Elevation Media Group, Inc., leading editorial operations for multiple lifestyle magazines. Currently, Lesley Kennedy holds the position of Director of Publications and Digital Content at the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Lesley Kennedy attended the University of Iowa from 1991 to 1996, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and English. Lesley furthered their education by earning a certificate in Marketing AI from Cornell University in August 2023.
National Conference of State Legislatures
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The National Conference of State Legislatures is a bipartisan non-governmental organization established to serve the members and staff of state legislatures of the United States.The National Conference of State Legislatures has three major objectives: improving the quality and effectiveness of state legislatures; promoting policy innovationand communication among state legislatures; and ensuring state legislatures a strong cohesive voice in the federal system.NCSL maintains two offices: one in Denver and the other in Washington, D.C. The organization has eight standing committees composed of legislators and legislative staff, appointed by the leadership of the legislatures. Each Committee provides a means by which state legislators can share experience, information, and advice on a variety of state issues ranging from policy to management. The committees meet together biannually at NCSL’s Fall Forum and NCSL's Legislative Summit to adopt state-federal legislative policies. These committee meetings also serve as an opportunity for states to network and establish flows of information as well as experience-based suggestions from other states. In addition to the Fall Forum and the Summit, NCSL builds the state legislative community by hosting various web seminars, leadership meetings, and access to relevant websites and online documents throughout the year.The organization is led by a legislator, who serves as its President and by a legislative staffer, who serves as Staff Chair. The National Conference of State Legislatures was established in 1975 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, United States.