Leslie Frazier, Mpa, Rce, Ahwd, C2Ex Email & Phone Number

• Leads the Association’s efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with respect to 1) membership, 2) member programs and benefits, 3) events, 4) volunteer involvement in leadership and governance, and 5).
• Staffs the Association’s Diversity and Inclusion Presidential Advisory Group (PAG), NAR Directors, and Past Presidents
• Serves as the primary point of contact, representing and advancing the Association’s objectives, to statewide industry and (non-licensing) government organizations that 1) influence residential and commercial property.
• Builds relationships with other partners, including multicultural organizations, state agencies, and related industry organizations.
• Collaborates with partners at the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and serves on the NAR Insurance Committee and the Association Executive Council Diversity Work Group
• Provides resources to Virginia local associations working to advance similar goals and objectives.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Leads the Governor’s first-of-its kind initiative to develop and implement a statewide strategic plan to promote awareness of issues impacting Virginia’s foster care system
• Collaborates with partners to build infrastructure at state and local departments of social services to better identify and diligently recruit families who reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of children in need of.
• Fosters connections between government, business, non-profit, and faith organizations to provide wrap-around services for foster families
• Creates consistent messages that the public and private sector partners can use to recruit and support foster families
• Develops key metrics and measures for reporting on the impact of Virginia Fosters
• Identifies areas in Virginia’s foster care system that are inhibiting the ability of relatives to be approved as foster parents and recommend system improvements to eliminate barriers

Richmond, VA

• Created the secretariat’s annual legislative package focused on veterans and military issues
• Served as a liaison with the Governor’s Office, other secretariats, legislators, and agency heads
• Researched and presented on veteran and military best practices to develop new programs and initiatives for Virginia, particularly focused on health care, employment, and education
• Led the Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans, and Families in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration
• Member of the Virginia Board of Workforce Development
• Managed communications from the Secretariat, including social media and press releases

Richmond, VA

• Oversaw the process of the Governor’s appointments to over 60 Boards and Commissions throughout the state
• Maintained the database through which appointments are made and Board membership is managed
• Researched, vetted, and conducted outreach to candidates and nominating entities for the appointment process
• Managed and generated confidential documents, including financial disclosure forms and appointment letters

Richmond, Virginia Area

• Tracked bills regarding veteran and military issues and provided briefings to the Governor, the Secretary, and state legislators on legislative and policy initiatives
• Coordinated state policies and initiatives with various programs and departments in the complex health care network of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• Wrote speeches and briefings and organized veteran and military events for the Governor and the Secretary
• Spearheaded the Military Medics and Corpsmen Program, allowing former medics and corpsmen to work in Virginia health systems, which Virginia was the first state in the Nation to createServed as the Secretary’s designee.

• Responsible for the Governor’s Inaugural Ball for Veterans and Military Families
• Composed the guest list and selected the venue, catering, and entertainment
• Conducted briefings with the committee’s Executive Director, as well as the Events and Political Directors
• Worked with senior military officials to address military protocol and properly carry out the ball’s theme

• Increased turnout by over 3,000 votes in assigned precincts compared to the 2009 gubernatorial election
• Managed and trained two staff members and four interns to organize areas of the city and recruit volunteers
• Led regional third party outreach, specifically with churches and small businesses
• Wrote briefing memos for events with Democratic candidates
• Composed training materials for statewide presentations and helped lead intern training
• Lead organizer in finding supporter housing for staff members and interns

Virginia Beach, VA

• Community organizer with President Obama's grassroots campaign
• Recruited, managed, and trained volunteers to organize their communities and neighborhoods into teams that register, persuade, and motivate voters
• Developed plans to organize areas in respective turfs based on their unique characteristics
• Built relationships with community leaders and identified and cultivated volunteer team leaders
• Planned and executed events and trainings to further empower team leaders and new volunteers

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), American Government And Politics (United States), Spanish

Activities and Societies: Black Voices Gospel Choir (Vice President of Administration, Music Commitee), Office of African American Affairs.

Master Of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

International Baccalaureate (Ib) Diploma Recipient

Bachelor'S Degree, Spanish Language And Literature

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government