Lesleyanne Drake

Lesleyanne Drake is a Human Resources Coordinator at the YMCA of the Suncoast since January 2023, bringing a diverse background in museum and academic settings. Prior experience includes serving as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of South Florida, where responsibilities involved maintaining student records and assisting with research projects, as well as curatorial roles at the Orange County Regional History Center, where management of collections and public outreach initiatives were key duties. Additional experience encompasses positions such as Special Collections Assistant at the Revs Institute for Automotive Research, Registrar at Collector Systems, and various internship roles at notable institutions like Christie's and the Florida Museum of Natural History. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Museum Anthropology from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Florida.