Leslie Patterson-Tyler

Leslie Patterson-Tyler is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in communications and media relations. Currently serving as Vice President of Program Communications and Partnerships at Kimmel Cultural Campus since February 2015, Leslie has also held the position of Senior Director of Media Relations & Communications at the same organization. As the COO of Tylermade Media, LLC since January 2009, Leslie specializes in web and media promotions for faith-based groups, non-profits, and small businesses. Additional roles include Director of Communications and Public Relations at Mother Bethel AME Church, adjunct faculty at Temple University, and fellow at the McCormick Tribune Foundation. Leslie's background in broadcast journalism includes positions such as Assistant News Director at WTXF-TV, Senior Executive Producer at WUSA-TV, Executive Producer at WTTG-TV, and Producer at both WTVJ-TV/NBC Universal and WSVN-TV. Leslie obtained a BA in Radio, TV & Film from Xavier University and pursued near MA studies in Mass Communications at Miami University.