Leslie Bacho

Leslie Bacho is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and brand management. As the Chief Executive Officer of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley since October 2017, Leslie leads an organization that distributes over 46 million pounds of food annually through more than 400 nonprofit agencies, focusing on strategic planning and operational management. Prior to this role, Leslie served as the Chief Operating Officer for SF-Marin Food Bank from 1998 to October 2017, overseeing various programs and operations. Earlier in the career, Leslie was a Brand Manager at The Clorox Company from 1994 to 1998, responsible for strategic direction and product development. Leslie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Duke University and an MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management.