Leslie Luciano-Watkins

Leslie Luciano-Watkins possesses extensive experience in human resources and organizational development, currently serving as the Chief People Officer at PurposeCare, where responsibilities include driving growth and leading talent acquisition. Prior roles include Vice President of Human Resources at Allied Universal, Director of Human Resources at Ashley Furniture HomeStores, and Director of Talent Management & Relations at Artech Information Systems. Leslie has a proven track record of fostering inclusive corporate cultures, supporting employee relations, and managing HR operations across large organizations. Earlier in the career, roles involved leading HR for Northeast Division at OSI Collection Services, Inc., and providing consulting services on labor relations at DBM. Leslie holds an SPHR in Human Resources from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a B.A. in Communications with a minor in Spanish from Iona University.