Leslie Valdivia

Leslie Valdivia is a Co-Founder and CEO of Vive Cosmetics, a Latina-founded beauty brand. Leslie has experience in media and communications, having worked as a Media Specialist at the U.S. Census Bureau and as a Senior Account Executive at Ogilvy. Leslie has also worked as a Senior Account Coordinator at Runyon Saltzman, Inc. and as a Social Media Account Manager at The Grid Agency LLC. Additionally, Leslie has experience in economic development as an Economic Development Coordinator at Opening Doors, Inc. Leslie has also been involved in various leadership programs, including being an alumna of the New Leaders Council in 2018. Leslie has a background in media and communications, with experience in event organization, social media management, and content creation.

Leslie Valdivia attended California State University-Sacramento from 2009 to 2014, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. Additionally, during their time at the university, they pursued a minor in Journalism and another minor in Spanish Language and Literature.

In terms of additional certifications, Leslie Valdivia has completed several courses. In 2016, they obtained certificates in "Engagement & Nurture Marketing Strategies," "The Importance of Listening," and "What is Social?" from Coursera. Leslie also completed the NXLevel Business Boot Camp, offered by the Sacramento Business Services Center. The specific month and year for this certification are not provided.