BIO

Leslie Salazar is a first-generation Latina with a passion for communications and community-building. She has contributed to organizations like the United Way of Central Indiana, The 500 Festival, and The Mind Trust. In 2022, Leslie was the campaign manager for a first-time Indiana House Representative candidate, leading to their election and flipping the only seat in that election.

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After a decade of freelancing, Leslie founded Colores Creative to a hybrid consultancy and creative agency. She serves on the boards of the Indiana Latino Democratic Caucus and Our Choice Coalition and is a committee member for the Indianapolis mayor's office for Queretaro, Mexico's sister city. Growing up in Indiana with regular visits to Mexico, Leslie's first-generation experiences deeply influence her work and dedication to community and culture.

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Recently, she joined Hoosier Women Forward's sixth class and the IndyHub's 1828 Leadership Project, and she's an alumna of the Indiana Latino Expo Axis Fellowship.

 

Leslie earned her bachelor's degree in journalism from IUPUI and possesses fundraising and event Management certifications. Leslie resides with her husband and dog in the Mapleton-Fall Creek neighborhood in Indianapolis.