Lesley Kennedy, AM '03

Lesley Kennedy has dedicated her 20+ year career to helping strengthen Chicago’s non-profit sector. Lesley most recently served as Chief Equity Officer for Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana and was previously Director of Strategy and Organization Development at Cabrini Green Legal Aid (CGLA), supporting the organization’s internal culture and strategic direction. Prior to joining CGLA, Lesley developed and maintains a thriving executive coaching and consulting practice.

Lesley has a master’s degree from the University of Chicago, Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice and a bachelor’s degree in English and Women’s Studies from Stephens College. She is a guest lecturer on inclusive leadership at University of Chicago’s Crown School of Social Work, Policy and Practice and Loyola University’s Quinlan School of Business.