Leslie Copeland-Tune

Leslie Copeland-Tune has a diverse work experience in various organizations. Leslie served as the Chief Operating Officer for the National Council of Churches, where they aligned programs and operations with the organization's mission. In this role, they also led the planning and implementation of the annual signature event, the Christian Unity Gathering. Prior to that, they worked as the Director for Ecumenical Advocacy Days for Global Peace w/ Justice, providing strategic oversight for the annual conference. Leslie also held multiple roles at the Ecumenical Poverty Initiative, including Director, Communications/Policy Consultant, and Senior Adviser. At the DC Baptist Convention, they served as the Director of Communications & Resource Development and was involved in strategic planning and professional development initiatives for clergy. In their earlier years, Leslie worked as the Assistant Director of Justice & Advocacy at the National Council of Churches.

Leslie Copeland-Tune earned a Master's degree in Theological Studies from Duke University in the years 1999 to 2001. Additionally, Leslie pursued a Doctor of Ministry degree with a focus on metro-urban ministry at New Brunswick Theological Seminary. With a strong interest in Public Relations, Leslie completed a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Furthermore, Leslie obtained a B.S. in Public Relations from Syracuse University. Leslie later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Marketing from the University of Maryland. This MBA degree was obtained from the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business.