Leslie P.

About Leslie P.

7 years of experience in cannabis supply chain (real estate development, cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, & delivery) 25+ Years • Build capacity of executives, teams, and individuals in multi-stakeholder environments to improve key performance indicators (KPIs) and organizational results through inquiry-based, data-driven collaboration anchored in clear strategy • Complex multi-year programmatic development and executive management anchored in change management best practices (clear compelling vision, theory of action, goals, execution plan, enrollment, frequent communication & training, early-win momentum, contextual responsiveness and adaptation, and follow through) • Build mindsets, skills, behaviors, knowledge, and socio-emotional literacy to improve clients’ diversity, equity, and inclusion lens and organizational practices for 25+ years • High capacity to develop strong rapport and relationships across diverse constituents through heart-centered communication anchored in dignity, respect, curiosity, humility, and consensus building • Develop and facilitate PD workshops grounded in equity as well as executive, organizational and behavioral sciences (inquiry-based learning organization, inspired action, professional learning communities, listening, feedback, accountability conversations, harnessing productive conflict, effective meeting design, and facilitative leadership) • Very strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills in English and proficient skills in Spanish • 14 years of real estate entitlement and development experience as well as investor relation management • Truman Scholar • Beliefs: What you focus on expands; Service is distinct from, but sometimes the same as, leadership; Fail. Try Again. Fail Better; I have extraordinary faith that people have the capacity to create harmony and prosperity on Planet Earth. • Random Facts: I\'m an identical triplet! Fun. Resourceful. Love Nature. Live Music is my jam. • Personal Interests: I enjoy exploring themes of consciousness, vitality, forgiveness, equity, entrepreneurism, financial literacy, regenerative farming, green energy, law, & quantum physics.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Highly Capitalized Network-Hcn

   Apr 2023 — Present

   MissionHighly Capitalized’s mission is to be a positive force for good in the global cannabis industry. More than a vital news source for people investing and working in the cannabis industry, we advocate for the full legalization of cannabis and the expungement of all non-violent cannabis law violators has taken place. We will not achieve our mission until cannabis is fully legalized and we have created a society that is just, non-discriminatory, and provides equal opportunity for all. E Pluribus Unum.VisionHighly Capitalized was formed of cannabis media professionals to provide comprehensive business and lifestyle editorial content for the burgeoning legal markets of cannabis and psilocybin. We aim to provide our readers with unique stories and insights surrounding the cannabis industry. We reach the hard-to-reach cannabis investors and leaders through our multiplatform news network including web, mobile, syndication partners, and newsletters.We seek to demystify the cannabis financial markets and industry. Our content will focus on the cannabis financial markets as well as brands – two vital areas generating the most interest and focus in cannabis.As CEO I will elevate journalistic content and output as well as lead the creation of HCN Financial, a division of High Capitalized Network that provides wholesale or competitive financial services from vendors that pass our rigorous 3rd party qualification and ethical standards.

Education

• Macalester College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Urban Studies

  1990 — 1994

• Mills College

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Education

  1996 — 1998

• Tigrent Learning, ProVision, REIblackbook

  Real Estate Development

  2009 — 2011