Leslie Forrester is the Executive Director of the Springfield Regional Arts Council (SRAC), where she champions arts access and community enrichment. Described as a "fervent evangelist for the arts," she oversees all aspects of the nonprofit, including fundraising and programming. Her career includes roles with the Missouri Arts Council and is supported by a Master of Fine Arts in Arts Administration.
Her passion for the arts began in childhood as a "band and theater kid," considering creativity a way of life rather than just a hobby. In her personal time, she teaches Art History and Art Appreciation at Ozarks Technical Community College and enjoys spending time with her two young daughters, Evelyn and Charlotte.
In 2025, she was named one of the Springfield Business Journals Most Influential Women for her professional and civic contributions.
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