Leslie Gray
About Leslie Gray
Leslie Gray serves as the Chief of People, Equity, & Operations at Code for America, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in human resources across various educational and organizational settings, she specializes in employee satisfaction and inclusive workplace culture.
Current Role at Code for America
Leslie Gray serves as the Chief of People, Equity, and Operations at Code for America. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee relations and fostering an inclusive work environment. She has been with the organization since 2021, contributing to the development of strategies that promote equity and operational efficiency within the company.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Leslie Gray has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked as the Director of Human Resources at Aspire Public Schools from 2009 to 2014 and at KIPP Austin Public Schools for 10 months in 2008-2009. Additionally, she served as Vice President of Human Resources at California College of the Arts from 2015 to 2020, where she also held the role of Title IX Coordinator.
Experience at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Leslie Gray was Vice President of People Operations at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative for a period of 9 months in 2020-2021. In this capacity, she contributed to the organization's human resources strategies, focusing on employee engagement and operational improvements.
Educational Background
Leslie Gray holds a Master's Degree in Industrial & Organizational Psychology from San Jose State University. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Tulane University. Her educational background supports her expertise in developing compensation and benefits strategies and performance management systems.
Expertise in HR Systems and Employee Relations
Leslie Gray specializes in implementing HR systems such as Workday and Ultipro to enhance operational efficiency. Her expertise includes developing compensation strategies and performance management systems aimed at optimizing organizational talent and improving employee satisfaction.