Leslie Palma-Simoncek

Leslie Palma-Simoncek began their work experience in 1981 as a Town and Village Government Reporter for the Jamestown Post-Journal. Leslie then worked at the Staten Island Advance from 1983 to 2009, taking on various roles such as Transportation Reporter, Assistant Lifestyle Editor, Wires Editor/National News, Night City Editor, Style Editor, and Religion Editor, where they were responsible for reporting on the diverse faith communities in Staten Island. In 2009, Palma-Simoncek became the Director of Communications for Priests for Life, an organization focused on Catholic pro-life advocacy.

Leslie Palma-Simoncek completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, anthropology, and biology at the State University of New York Cortland from 1976 to 1981. Prior to that, from 1972 to 1976, Leslie attended New Dorp High School. No degree or field of study has been mentioned for this high school. Additionally, there is a mention of Leslie attending Our Lady Queen of Peace, but no specific years or degree/field of study were provided.