Leah Hislop, Cpsm
About Leah Hislop, Cpsm
Leah Hislop, CPSM, is an Associate in Internal Communications at Arup with over 15 years of experience in the A/E/C industry, specializing in change management, newsletters, and eblasts.
Current Role at Arup
Leah Hislop currently serves as Associate | Internal Communications at Arup, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role since 2023, she is responsible for various internal communications strategies and practices. Additionally, she holds the title of Internal Communications Manager at Arup, operating out of Oakland, California since 2020. Her impactful work focuses on internal corporate communications, which includes managing newsletters, eblasts, and change management initiatives.
Previous Positions at Arup
Leah Hislop’s tenure at Arup began in 2008, progressing through several roles over the years. Initially, she worked as a Marketing Coordinator from 2008 to 2012. Following this, she served as Online Communications + Marketing Specialist from 2012 to 2014. From 2014 to 2020, Leah held the title of Communications Manager in the San Francisco Bay Area, before moving into her current responsibilities. Each role has enabled her to develop significant expertise in communications within the A/E/C industry.
Experience at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
Before joining Arup, Leah Hislop served as Regional Marketing Coordinator at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger from 2005 to 2008. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing regional marketing initiatives, supporting business development, and coordinating marketing efforts to enhance the company’s visibility and client engagement.
Educational Background
Leah Hislop holds a BA in History and English from Gonzaga University, completed between 2000 and 2004. She furthered her education with a course in Grammar, Mechanics, and Usage for Editors from the University of California, Berkeley Extension in 2011, enhancing her editorial skills. Her educational background has underpinned her career in communications and marketing.
Professional Expertise and Certifications
With over 15 years of experience in the A/E/C industry, Leah Hislop specializes in communications, marketing, and business development. Her expertise includes web editing, media and social media communications, PR, event planning, project lead development, proposal preparation, and copywriting. She is also a Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM), which underscores her advanced skills and knowledge in the field.