Lesley Brillhart
About Lesley Brillhart
Lesley Brillhart is a Senior Director at CCS Fundraising, specializing in organizational efficiency and stakeholder engagement. With a strong background in brand management and advocacy for gender equity and diversity, she has held various leadership roles in nonprofit organizations.
Current Role at CCS Fundraising
Lesley Brillhart serves as Senior Director at CCS Fundraising, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing organizational efficiency and increasing stakeholder engagement through strategic partnership development. Her responsibilities include designing workflows and implementing best practices to support the organization's mission.
Previous Experience at Dress for Success Worldwide-West
Lesley Brillhart worked at Dress for Success Worldwide-West in various capacities. She served as Development Manager from 2017 to 2018 for one year in Los Angeles, California, before transitioning to the role of Executive Director, where she worked from 2018 to 2022 for four years. In these roles, she contributed to the organization's mission of empowering women through professional attire and career development.
Background in Education and Teaching
Lesley Brillhart has a strong educational background. She studied at Loyola Marymount University, where she focused on Secondary Education and Teaching, earning a Single Subject Teaching Credential from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she attended Dickinson College, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from 2008 to 2012. Her teaching experience includes working as an 8th Grade Science Teacher at KIPP LA Public Schools and serving as a Corps Member with Teach For America.
Expertise in Development and Marketing
Lesley Brillhart has extensive experience in development and marketing roles. She worked as the Development and Marketing Manager at Back on My Feet from 2015 to 2017 and previously held the position of Program Coordinator there from 2013 to 2015. Her expertise includes discovering and developing new revenue streams for organizations, as well as advocating for gender equity and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in professional settings.
Educational Pursuits in Psychology
Lesley Brillhart pursued studies in Psychology at The University of Queensland in 2010 for 11 months. This academic background complements her professional experience, providing her with insights into human behavior and organizational dynamics.