Lesley Banis has been working in nonprofits for more than 15 years in North Central Florida. After graduating from the University of Florida, she started her career as the Executive Director of the Sebastian Ferrero Foundation and has served on many community boards including the Junior League of Gainesville, Leadership Gainesville Alumni Association and the Alachua County Perinatal Mental Health Coalition. Lesley is a graduate of the Leadership Florida Connect IV class. She is the current Vice President of Community Engagement at the Community Foundation of North Central Florida and holds a certified fundraising executive (CFRE) certificate. She is also a Certified Board Source Trainer specializing in nonprofit board governance and fundraising. Lesley and her husband Patrick live in Gainesville, Florida with their two daughters, Mariah and Mia.
