Leslie is a Senior Associate at GEC and a registered architect in Alberta, with over 11 years of experience designing public spaces that bring people together. She holds a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Calgary, and through years of dedicated work, has become a key leader in the firm’s recreation portfolio—creating facilities that support movement, wellness, and connection across generations.
As a lifelong athlete and now a parent to two active kids, Leslie brings a lived perspective to her work. She’s spent her share of time in arenas, tracks, and rec centres—first as a competitive figure skater, soccer player, and track athlete, and now as a mom cheering on her kids as they race down ski hills or cycle through sports phases—always getting a firsthand look at what makes a community space truly work. That hands-on familiarity with how people use recreation spaces informs her approach every day: she knows what works, what doesn’t, and how to design places people want to return to again and again.
That real-world lens informs everything Leslie designs. She knows that the best recreation centres aren’t just places to pass through—they’re places people want to linger. Her approach centres on designing flexible, welcoming spaces that serve the whole community, not just a narrow program.
Leslie is known for her calm leadership and strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike. She brings a steady hand to complex projects—clear and attentive to the details that matter, while giving others the space to contribute their own strengths. She believes great ideas come from collaboration, and that everyone—from consultants to junior team members—should feel ownership in the final result.
She’s especially energized by design development, when abstract ideas start to take shape in materials and details. That’s when things click—and for Leslie, that clarity is part of what makes the process so rewarding.
Outside the office, Leslie recharges through camping trips, time with family, and staying involved in the world of sports. For her, architecture isn’t just about buildings—it’s about creating places where communities thrive.