Leslie Zeitler

After over 4 years at GARE as California Regional Manager, Leslie W. Zeitler will be stepping into the role of GARE Director of Learning Strategies in Spring 2022. In this role, Leslie will direct the translation of GARE’s strategic framework into relevant, impactful, accessible, and measurable learning opportunities and pathways for racial equity practitioners in government. Prior to this, Leslie came from the field of training and workforce development in child welfare, having done a four-year stint with the California State University – Bay Area Academy, and more than a decade at the California Social Work Education Center. Leslie also supervised mental health clinicians for their licensing hours at an outpatient mental health clinic in San Francisco which provided mental health supports with underserved children and youth.  Prior to this, Leslie provided direct services for over five years to underserved children and youth experiencing out-of-home care, as well as educational and health challenges, through social worker-attorney teams at Legal Services for Children in San Francisco, CA.