Leslie Porto

About Leslie Porto

I am a dynamic, systemic thinker who is driven to make a difference. As a skilled facilitator, emotionally intelligent coach, learning consultant, and performance strategist, I strive to make a positive impact in everything that I do. I have a passion for helping others become unstuck and a curiosity surrounding what makes people tick. Additional Training - Insights Discovery Practitioner- Certified to deliver Discovery Personal Effectiveness, Team Effectiveness, Sales Effectiveness, Leadership Effectiveness, and Discovery Full Circle- Insights Deeper Discovery Practitioner- Scrum Master - Somatic Experiencing (Trauma)- Level 1- Gottman (Couples)- Level 1,2, and assessments- Imago (Couples)- Workshop assistant. Specialties: coaching, group facilitation, systems theory, team building, organizational development, program design, assessments, program management, leadership development and inclusion initiatives.

Experience

1. Sr Manager, Leadership Development

   MongoDB

   Mar 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

Education

• St. Edward's University

  Master of Arts (MA)

  2010 — 2012

• Syracuse University

  International Relations Major

  2003 — 2004

• St. Edward's University

  Marketing, BBA

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Leadership
• Editing
• Nonprofits
• Mindfulness
• Teaching
• Case Management
• Family Therapy
• Counseling Psychology
• Therapists
• Public Speaking
• Child Development
• Leadership Development
• Stress
• Interventions
• Community Outreach
• Mental Health
• Social Services
• Stress Management
• Crisis Intervention
• Clinical Research
• Workshop Facilitation
• Fundraising
• Psychology
• Training
• Customer Service
• Cbt
• Career Counseling
• Life Transitions
• Play Therapy
• Volunteer Management
• Group Therapy
• Marketing
• Grief Counseling
• Self-Esteem
• Treatment
• Psychotherapy
• Behavioral Health
• Event Planning
• Case Managment
• Personal Development