LESLIE MARANT //

LESLIE MARANT //

Portrait of a smiling woman, Leslie Marant, with short hair wearing a red dress and jewelry, standing with arms crossed.

I help leaders move from intention to transformation.

I’m Leslie Marant. I speak, advise, and partner with institutions when the stakes are high, the moment is messy, and leadership has to get real.

My work lives at the intersection of equity, power, and possibility. I deliver results that leaders can actually measure.

 I’m not here to inspire for inspiration’s sake. I help leaders change how they think, move, and lead.

WHAT I BRING

Turning Change-Resistant Spaces Into Equity-Driven Powerhouses, One Bold Move at a Time

As the first Chief DEI Officer for the Philadelphia Police Department, I led strategy inside one of the most change-resistant institutions in the country. That experience sharpened my skills and proved they hold under pressure. I’ve served as Chief Counsel to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and partnered across sectors with leaders who are serious about doing the real work.

In every room, I bring truth, structure, and results.

Whether I’m on stage, in the boardroom, or deep in strategy development, I help organizations stop performing equity and start practicing it — with clarity, integrity, and measurable momentum.

  • "Leslie’s presentation was inspiring, challenging, and memorable."

    “She connected with both in-person and virtual attendees through data, stories, and message clarity.”

    Bruce Cozadd,

    President, Jazz Pharmaceuticals


  • "Leslie Marant’s level of preparedness, excellent content, and powerful delivery made her presentation one of the most impactful of the day."

    “She commanded the room and shared her legal expertise while being poised, engaging, confident, funny, and relatable. She has real star power.”

    Dr. Brittney Cooper

    Professor and Chair, Rutgers University

  • "Your voice is bold, courageous, and clear."

    “At a time when many are shrinking in fear, you are standing firmly in truth.”

    Folasade Olanipekun-Lewis

    Vice President, United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey

  • "Leslie delivered exactly what leaders needed."

    “Clarity, strategy, and real-world tools to lead with purpose and resilience."

    Kesha James

    Executive Director, MIE Legal Aid

A woman, Leslie Marant, with short hair, wearing a green collared shirt and a large ring, looking confidently at the camera with her hand near her chin.

Ditching Lip Service for Leadership: Fueling Change with Courage and Craft, Not Just Talk.

Because culture shifts don’t happen by accident. Because people deserve leaders who are both brave and skilled. Because impact without integrity doesn’t last.

Leadership should be human. Strategy should be honest. And change should be possible.

I work with people who believe that too.

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