Leslie Bradberry

Leslie Bradberry is an accomplished fundraising and membership professional with extensive experience in the arts and nonprofit sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Membership at the University Club of Chicago since September 2021, Leslie has achieved record-breaking membership numbers, including 420 new members in the first year. Prior to this role, Leslie was the Director of Development at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, where efforts included advancing a capital campaign from $26M to $55M and surpassing annual fundraising goals. Additional roles include Deputy Director of Development at Lyric Opera of Chicago, Principal Gifts Officer at John G. Shedd Aquarium, and Director of Membership at The Art Institute of Chicago. Educationally, Leslie holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice and Opera from Wesleyan College.