19 Aug Leslie Biles
Leslie (she/her) joins Youth Central with more than two decades of experience turning big ideas into community impact at nonprofit organizations. Most recently, she served as Executive Director of Western Canada Theatre, guiding the organization through growth, strategic renewal, and deeper community engagement. You may also know her from her senior leadership work at Arts Commons.She was named one of Avenue magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 for her ability to pair big picture vision with practical action – skills she’s ready to put to work for Calgary’s next generation of changemakers. A committed volunteer, Leslie is active with Rotary and has served on the boards of several arts organizations.
Leslie has long been a believer in Margaret Mead’s theory: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” She was drawn to the opportunity to help the next generation of changemakers connect, lead and make a difference.
When she’s not bringing bold plans to life, Leslie can be found sipping the perfect cup of tea or marveling at the weird and wonderful world of cephalopods. (Don’t worry, we had to Google it too!) She is excited to lead Youth Central into its next chapter, helping more youth build the skills, confidence, and connections to shape the future.