Leslie Straker

Constituency Assistant

Leslie and her family are long-time northerners who enjoy boating and paddleboarding with their dogs on Yellowknife’s waters. Over her 32-year career in public service, Leslie worked in communications and politics, witnessing seven government transitions, the NWT-Nunavut split, the creation of the Executive and Indigenous Affairs Communications division, and the achievement of devolution.

Her contributions have earned her multiple awards, including two Premier’s Awards, a Silver Leaf Award of Excellence from IABC Canada, and an In-house Design Award from the Association of Registered Graphic Designers.