An avid wilderness enthusiast, Leslie earned degrees in Zoology and English from UC Davis and travelled the world as a wildlife researcher. Three kids later, she settled in Northern California, and her career shifted to “llama trekker,” allowing the whole family to continue wilderness adventuring. After years of working in the wilderness, Leslie entered the urban jungle to become a science teacher, sharing her love of the natural world with future generations. Now retired, she continues to celebrate nature through non-profit conservation work and art.