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Lesli Rotenberg

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Founder and CEO at Unlock Inspiration
📍 Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Lesli Rotenberg is a visionary leadership consultant and executive coach, founding Unlock Inspiration to empower leaders. With a distinguished career in media, including as Chief Programming Executive for PBS KIDS, she is a proven brand builder. She holds a degree from Boston University and serves on the board of Build-A-Bear Workshop.

Personally, Lesli is passionate about empowering others to find their purpose and realize their potential, a mission that transitioned from her work in childrens media to her current coaching practice. Raising her two daughters and studying child development have been deeply formative experiences, shaping her approach to leadership.

Unique fact: Leslis work has been recognized with multiple Emmy Awards, and she is also a two-time TEDx speaker on transformative ideas.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Founder and CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
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Leadership Development
Her current focus as the Founder and CEO of Unlock Inspiration, where she coaches leaders and teams to realize their vision and enhance their impact.
Children's Media & Education
A cornerstone of her career, she led PBS KIDS' digital transformation and oversaw iconic programs like "Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, " shaping educational content for millions.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Founder and CEO
Unlock Inspiration
11-2021
Board Director
Build-A-Bear Workshop
11-2023
Member
Extraordinary Women on Boards (EWOB)
2-2022 - 4-2024
Leadership Development Coach/Consultant
Founder Bay
11-2000 - 6-2021
Chief Programming Executive & General Manager, Children’s Media & Education
PBS
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Media appearances

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Education
2013 - 2013
Executive Education program
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
2003 - 2003
John F. Kennedy School of Government
Harvard University
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