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Leslie Griffin

Managing Director of Communications, Engagement

Leslie Griffin leads communications for the CSG Justice Center, guiding the team’s strategy and priorities in alignment with the organization’s goals. Since joining in 2015, she’s managed the creation of reports, presentations, web content, and other content for numerous projects and has built many of the content standards and editorial guides used across the organization. Prior to joining the CSG Justice Center, Leslie had an 18-year career in educational publishing overseeing the development of literature textbooks for grades 6–12. Leslie received her BA from Sarah Lawrence College with a concentration in English and creative writing.

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