LESLIE BAILEY

Leslie is a dedicated and personable professional with over 45 years’ experience in diverse business arenas. She started her career in broadcasting, working at WSFA TV for over 15 years while also working on the Y-102 Morning Radio Show with Larry Stevens. After marrying Paul Bailey, Jr in 1989, Leslie decided to open her own business, Silver Spoon Caterers and Events. She was a recipient of the “Small Business of the Year Award” in 1992 and in 2003. She received the very first “Arts in Education Award” ever given to a business as well as the “Good Neighbor Award” presented by the Montgomery Junior League.

In 2006, she wrote and edited a national cookbook entitled “Hey Leslie, What’s Cooking,” published by River City Publishers. This cookbook was a compilation of recipes that she shared with WSFA viewers for over 14 years as well as with the ones she prepared on three Alabama Public Television statewide telethons.

Leslie joined HBDA in 2012 as PR and Marketing Director. Leslie’s talent and enthusiasm and offered a fresh dimension to our events and programs. Leslie provided many new avenues for HBDA using her contacts from radio and tv to expand our outreach and to increase community awareness. Leslie was successful in capturing new sources of revenue with foundation grants and new fundraising ventures. 

In 2017, Leslie was offered a position to further utilize her talents with event planning and she left HBDA to pursue this opportunity. Leslie has, once again, offered her skills and talents and is the newest member of the HBDA Board of Directors. We welcome Leslie’s fresh approach and flair back to HBDA and look forward to her involvement in our future endeavors.