Les Lewis is a principal-focused thought leader shaping the world through data-focused analytics in public health. Exemplifying excellence in an oeuvre spanning 25 years, Lewis continually raises the bar as a bona fide expert consultant. A lover of technology and the sciences allow Les to arrive at solution-based insights, which make her a valued asset to the world of business. Pairing her innate aptitude with a work portfolio including powerhouse organizations Andersen Consulting (Accenture) and Deloitte Consulting provided the insight for what would be the birth of a unique work culture at Copial Business Strategists, LLC, (CB STRAT). As Chief Executive Officer of CB STRAT, Lewis’ paramount position is to ensure that employees are fulfilled in their roles and areas of expertise. Les states, “I created the company I wanted to work for!” Accordingly, creating a culture steeped in the responsibility of fostering and nourishing its employees’ personal goals and professional aspirations is the DNA that makes CB STRAT a uniquely dynamic corporation. As a woman-owned business, Les states, “Feeding my family is extremely important and my team at CB STRAT is family. I operate and lead with compassion and care, which I feel are direct contributors to my company’s optimal growth and prosperity.” As a single mother of two daughters and holding the title CEO, Les Lewis celebrates a culture of diversity and inclusion that is rooted in a healthy work-life balance. To that end, Lewis leads the charge of CB STRAT with a velvet hammer. Executing long-term strategies and engagement with all employees and clients is the intersection that fuels Les Lewis' passion for accelerating the growth of what she considers her third child, CB STRAT. As the company’s primary decision- and policy-maker, Les is laser focused on setting the tone for the company’s values, ethics, and a corporate culture steeped in loving the work. The work of business development, strategic partnerships, operational efficiencies, minority advancement, client advancement, and philanthropic support are just a few of the commitments that the Chicago native holds dear to her heart. Purpose and passion drive Les Lewis as a global leader and executive in the federal and commercial sectors. Les Lewis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Clark Atlanta University. Additionally, Ms. Lewis earned a Master of Science in Management of Technology from The Georgia Institute of Technology.