Leslie is an award-winning art director and graphic designer with over a decade of experience developing brands for both local and national clients, such as Ward Village, Outrigger Resorts & Hotels, and First Hawaiian Bank.

As Principal and Creative Director, Leslie leads all creative projects and oversees the creative team, ensuring quality and consistency at all stages from concept development to final delivery.

Prior to founding Refinery Creative, Leslie served as the lead creative at The Howard Hughes Corporation’s Hawai‘i office, where she worked on the branding and marketing for Ward Village as a whole, as well as the neighborhood’s individual residential and retail projects. A leader in the local design community, Leslie’s work has received numerous awards from AIGA Honolulu, AAF Hawaii, and the national American Advertising Federation. She has also served on the AIGA Honolulu board of directors for five years as its membership chairperson.