Leslie Pankowski

Leslie Pankowski is a communications and marketing professional with nearly 30 years of experience.1 She served as the Communications & Special Projects Director in the Office of the First Deputy Chancellor at the NYC Department of Education from October 2019 to February 2022.1

Currently, Pankowski is a vChief Consultant and the owner of The Comms Office, providing fractional chief of staff, communications, and marketing consulting services.12 She specializes in strategic communications, internal communications, talent management, and problem-solving.1

Throughout her career, Pankowski has worked with various organizations, including:

1. NYC Department of Education (2014-2022)
2. The New Teacher Project (2008-2009)
3. The Advertising Council (1999-2005)
4. Marymount University (2008)
5. University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business (2005-2007)1

Pankowski holds an MBA in Marketing & Human Capital and has skills in video production, editing, ghostwriting, research, marketing analytics, and graphic design.2 Her LinkedIn username is lesliepankowski.1