Leslie Allen

Leslie Allen is an experienced Principal Regulatory Permitting Specialist at WRA, Inc., managing teams and technical specialists to address regulatory challenges since April 2018. Previously, Leslie served as a Senior Associate/Project Manager/Project Delivery Team Leader at ICF from June 2012 to March 2018, co-leading the San Francisco Bay Area environmental regulatory and natural resources team and assisting clients with permitting and compliance strategies. Prior roles include Associate Biologist/Wetland Scientist/Project Manager at LSA Associates, Inc., and Wetland Ecologist at Point Reyes National Seashore, where Leslie contributed to significant restoration projects. Starting a career in the National Park Service, Leslie held various ranger and technician positions, leading to a strong foundation in biology and environmental science. Educational qualifications include an MS in Biology with a focus on Marine and Estuarine Science from Western Washington University and a BA in Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz.