Leslie Vazquez
About Leslie Vazquez
Leslie Vazquez is a Fraud Analyst at Kindred Group plc, specializing in player claims related to fraud and identity theft. With a strong educational background in forensic psychology, forensic medicine, and cybersecurity, she has held various roles in vocational rehabilitation and linguistic analysis.
Work at Kindred Group
Leslie Vazquez has been employed at Kindred Group plc as a Fraud Analyst since 2020. In this role, she serves as the first point of contact for player claims related to multiple-accounting, identity theft, responsible gaming, and unauthorized account usage. Leslie is responsible for monitoring and preparing potential Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) and Fraud Reports to ensure compliance with relevant regulations. She also responds to official patron complaints and reports directly to state regulators, including the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), and Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC).
Education and Expertise
Leslie Vazquez has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Forensic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, studying from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Forensic Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, completing her studies from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, she holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, achieved between 2010 and 2012. She further pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cybersecurity, Network Forensics and Intrusion Investigation, with a minor in Fraud and Financial Crime at Utica College, from 2018 to 2022. Leslie also completed a Data Analysis and Visualization Boot Camp at the University of Pennsylvania, earning a certificate from 2020 to 2021.
Background
Leslie Vazquez has accumulated significant experience in various roles prior to her current position. She worked at the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (PA OVR) as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor from 2012 to 2015 and again in 2020 for a brief period. She also served as a Supervisor at PA OVR from 2015 to 2020, where she managed vocational rehabilitation services. In addition, Leslie worked as a DEA Analytic Linguist at Metlang from 2018 to 2021, contributing her analytical skills to the organization.
Achievements in Fraud Analysis
In her role as a Fraud Analyst at Kindred Group, Leslie Vazquez has developed expertise in managing fraud analysis tasks using tools such as Jira and Zendesk. She is skilled in preparing reports that ensure compliance with regulations and responding to patron complaints. Her work involves direct communication with state regulators, showcasing her ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. Leslie's background in forensic psychology and cybersecurity enhances her analytical capabilities in identifying and mitigating fraud risks.