Leslie Powers

Business Advisor

Leslie is a seasoned finance and marketing communications professional with over 15 years of experience spanning across asset management and banking institutions. Her background includes banking, finance, procurement, and marketing communications, with a strong focus on developing impactful marketing strategies and client engagement initiatives.
Throughout her career, she has held various client service roles at leading financial institutions, including J.P. Morgan Chase, T. Rowe Price, Voya, and Columbia Threadneedle. In these roles, she has played a key part in shaping marketing communications strategies, creating strategic content, and guiding stakeholders through evolving market opportunities. Her work has consistently supported sales growth, business development, and client retention.
She brings broad leadership experience and a client-centric approach, along with strong analytical skills that translate effectively to the small business community. She currently contributes her expertise to the Stony Brook University, NY Small Business Development Center, where she supports entrepreneurs and growing businesses.
Leslie holds an MSc in International Finance from the University of Westminster and a BBA in Marketing from Baruch College (CUNY). She is a multilingual professional and can assist Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese-speaking clients, enhancing her ability to serve diverse communities.