Leslie Heilbrunn

CHIEF OF STAFF | EXECUTIVE STRATEGY & COMMUNICATIONS LEADER | Bridging vision, people, and performance to drive alignment, clarity, and measurable impact.

Role
Chief Communications Officer at ideas42
Location
Portland, OR, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Leslie Heilbrunn

I’m a strategic, trusted advisor to CEOs, boards, and executive teams with a proven record of translating vision into execution across corporate, nonprofit, government, and energy sectors. I’m recognized for unifying complex organizations, shaping clear narratives, and building trust across diverse stakeholders. I combine operational rigor with communications acumen to drive cross-functional alignment, optimize decision-making, and advance enterprise priorities. I’ve guided executive transitions, shaped organizational culture, and built systems that strengthen efficiency, accountability, and engagement.Areas of Expertise:• Executive Advisory• Organizational Strategy• Change Leadership• Strategic Communications• Stakeholder Engagement• Cross-Functional Alignment• Operational Excellence• Organizational Culture• Leadership Alignment

Experience

  1. Chief Communications Officer

    ideas42

    Jul 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

Education

  • New York University

    Coursework Completed, Master of Arts Media Ecology

  • Utility Executive Course

    Certificate

    2014

  • University of Michigan

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Social Sciences

Skills

  • Copywriting
  • Journalism
  • Crisis Communications
  • Press Releases
  • Speech Writing
  • Public Relations
  • Internal Communications
  • Proofreading
  • Media Relations
  • Marketing Communications
  • Publications
  • Community Outreach
  • Corporate Communications
  • Public Speaking
  • Blogging
  • Content Development
  • Strategic Communications
  • Newsletters
  • Social Media
  • Event Planning
  • Editing
  • Copy Editing
  • Nonprofits

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