Leslie McCollom
Translating complex ideas into human stories that spark change.
- Role
- Author of the Book Preschool Gems at Penguin Random House
- Location
- Portland, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Leslie McCollom
Creative and empathetic communications leader with over a decade of experience crafting narratives and content that mobilizes people, advances equity, and strengthens public understanding. I’ve led storytelling for advocacy campaigns, political candidates, and mission-driven organizations — blending strategy, emotion, and clarity to inspire trust and action.
Experience
Author of the Book Preschool Gems
Aug 2012 — Present
My book, Preschool Gems, was published by Penguin Group USA in 2012. The seed of the idea started with a Twitter account,@PreschoolGems, where I shared quotes from my young students and which grew to followers in a short time. Preschool Gems has been featured by Reader’s Digest, O, The Oprah Magazine, Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, Oregon Public Broadcasting, and The Christian Science Monitor.
Education
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Printmaking
2001 — 2006
Skills
- Blogging
- Editing
- Social Media
- Creative Writing
- Nonprofits
- Social Networking
- Publications
- Community Outreach
- Copy Editing
- Art
- Writing
- Indesign
- Curating
- Newsletters
- Photoshop
- Proofreading
- Books
- Editorial
- Content Curation
- Publishing
- Content Strategy
- Communication
- Humor
- Education
- Start-Ups
- Creative Direction
- Creative Strategy
- Strategic Communications
- Copywriting
- Digital Strategy
- Brand Development
- Brand Management
- Social Media Marketing
- Marketing
- Nonprofit Organizations
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