Leesa Petrie

Leesa Petrie is an accomplished Development Manager at SHE-CAN since July 2023, with extensive experience in event planning and management. Currently serving as an Event Advisor for the Alameda County Bar Association and Legal Access Alameda, Leesa provides mentorship and consultation on event planning, budgeting, and vendor management. Previously, Leesa worked as an Event Consultant for an AmLaw 100 firm and spent over 14 years at Fenwick & West, progressing from Marketing Manager to Director of Event Services. During the tenure at Fenwick, Leesa was instrumental in executing a multimillion-dollar portfolio of events, significantly increasing the number of events organized. Academic credentials include a B.S. in Marketing from San Diego State University and an MBA from the University of San Diego's Knauss School of Business.