Lesly Bell
About Lesly Bell
Lesly Bell serves as the Senior Associate Director of University Events at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2013. She has extensive experience in event planning, having directed events for the university president and managed a team of professionals across various sectors.
Work at The George Washington University
Lesly Bell has served as the Senior Associate Director of University Events at The George Washington University since 2013. In this role, she has directed events for the university president, focusing on the successful planning of various high-profile events, including those for VIPs, board of trustees, and ceremonial programs. Her responsibilities include collaborating with university stakeholders to ensure that events meet the institution's standards and objectives.
Education and Expertise
Lesly Bell earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Fine and Studio Arts from Sweet Briar College, where she studied from 1981 to 1985. Her educational background in the arts complements her extensive experience in event planning and management, providing her with a unique perspective on creative and logistical aspects of organizing events.
Previous Experience at St. John Properties, Inc.
Before her tenure at The George Washington University, Lesly Bell worked as the Director of Marketing at St. John Properties, Inc. from 2004 to 2006 in the Baltimore, Maryland area. In this position, she maintained and negotiated relationships with vendors to secure essential rental elements for events. Her role involved logistical planning and ensuring the availability of necessary resources such as tenting, exhibits, and staging.
Event Management and Collaboration
In her current role, Lesly Bell manages a team of event professionals responsible for the logistical planning of events across various sectors, including university, government, corporate, and nonprofit. She collaborates with leadership to develop protocols and policies, update manuals, and implement best business practices. Her work emphasizes building successful partnerships with development, student leadership, and university stakeholders.