Leslie Sundal

Leslie Sundal has a diverse work experience in the fields of marketing, communications, graphic and web design, and business management. Leslie currently holds the position of Director of Marketing and Communications at Special Olympics Southern California since 2023. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Manager of Digital Media at the same organization from 2019 to 2023, and as a Manager of Digital Media from 2015 to 2019. Leslie also has experience as a Graphic Designer, Web Designer, and Web Developer, running their own company called Leslie Sundal Designs since 1998. Leslie has worked with a variety of clients, managing websites and graphic design projects. Additionally, Leslie was the owner of Salon Pop & Barber Shop from 2007 to 2017, where they managed the business operations and created a unique brand using graphic design and social media. Leslie has also worked as a Graphic Designer for the City of Long Beach from 2014 to 2015 and for the Long Beach Unified School District from 2000 to 2009. In both roles, they designed and managed various graphic design projects and maintained websites. Finally, Leslie had a role as a Graphic Designer and Web Designer at Sympathy for the Record Industry from 1999 to 2006, where they designed graphics for music releases and maintained the company website. Leslie's diverse skill set includes expertise in digital marketing, web design, graphic design, project planning, and management.

Leslie Sundal completed a Bachelor's degree (double) in Theater Arts, Film & Video, and Community Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz from 1991 to 1996. From 2011 to 2015, Leslie pursued an Advanced Web and Interaction Certificate specializing in Web Development and Design from UCLA Extension Services. Additionally, from 1998 to 2000, Leslie studied Art, Photography, and Computer Graphics at Long Beach City College.