Leslie Mattie Rich, Cincinnati Action Strategist
Leslie is ioby’s Cincinnati Action Strategist, where she partners with neighbors throughout the region to create lasting positive change in their communities. She works with Cincinnatians to connect them with resources and tools they need to transform communities, one project at a time.
As a native Cincinnatian, Leslie knows the talent and knowledge within the region and that neighbors are the experts about what will make their own neighborhood stronger. Leslie brings nearly twenty years of experience in community organizing, asset-based community development, creative placemaking, and youth development to her role at ioby. She holds a bachelor's degree in History from the University of Cincinnati and is certified in volunteer administration.
In addition to her work with ioby, Leslie owns and operates Wondercade, an all ages arcade. She also sits on the boards of My Neighbor’s Place, Invest in Neighborhoods, Cincinnati Recreation Commission and Westwood Urban Redevelopment Corporation. In her spare time, she enjoys making music, hiking, reading, and discovering wonder with her family.
Reach Leslie at leslie@ioby.org or, if you are looking to fund a project locally, cincinnati@ioby.org