About Leslie Perez
Leading with quiet strength, rooted in service,
guided by purpose.
Leslie Perez brings over two decades of strategic communications expertise to organizations operating at the highest levels of visibility and complexity. She advises executives, founders, and public leaders on navigating reputation, influence, and growth in environments where every word carries weight.
Her advisory extends beyond messaging. Leslie works with leadership teams to clarify competitive positioning, sharpen investor narratives, and structure brands for long-term growth. She approaches communications as a strategic business function, aligning vision, market perception, and institutional credibility.
Having worked closely with senior political leadership in Montréal, Leslie understands the discipline required in moments of scrutiny, transformation, and public trust. These environments demand judgment, message precision, and an ability to see beyond immediate challenges to long-term consequence.
As founder of Perez PR, she partners with organizations across business, finance, real estate, public affairs, and charities, helping them define who they are, how they compete, and how they are understood in the market.
For leaders building institutions, not just brands, Leslie offers strategic partnership grounded in clarity, rigor, and enduring impact.
Defining Moments
Foundational experiences that shaped her strategic perspective and public voice.
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Montréal City Hall Strategic Digital Communications
2021-2025
Leslie was the senior digital communications advisor at Montréal City Hall, supporting the Office of the Official Opposition.Her work focused on shaping public-facing digital communications, creating content, and ensuring strategic consistency during press conferences and public events, building public trust.
Working at the intersection of leadership, policy, and public scrutiny, she developed a rigorous approach to strategic positioning and communications under pressure.
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Quebec Liberals Promise School Curriculum on Genocide
Advocating for Historical Accountability
2024
Advocating for the inclusion of genocide education in Quebec’s school curriculum reinforced my belief in responsible leadership and informed civic engagement. Policy matters when it shapes how future generations think critically and ethically. -
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Leapsaver Marketplace – Founder Institute Montréal
Early-Stage Venture Experience
2021
Selected into the Founder Institute Montréal cohort, Leslie Perez developed Leapsaver, an early-stage marketplace venture. The experience strengthened her expertise in business structuring, investor positioning, and startup growth strategy, while expanding her network within the venture ecosystem.
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Achieved Her Life Coaching Certification
2021
During a time of global uncertainty, she formalized her commitment to leadership and personal development by earning her Life Coaching Certification. This work strengthened her ability to guide individuals through clarity, change, and structured growth. -
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Community Leadership in Action
2021
In the early days of COVID-19, she helped mobilize community efforts to deliver comfort and support to vulnerable residents. Leadership begins locally, with initiative, compassion, and execution. -
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Leslie Perez running for CSL's District 8
Public Service & Civic Engagement
2020
Her municipal candidacy offered direct experience in campaign oversight, electoral strategy, and voter communications. It became a formative step in her evolution into public affairs leadership.
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Mille visages sur MAtv
Advocating for Women
2019
Featured on MAtv’s Mille visages, Leslie Perez made her Québec media debut in a segment centered on women’s voices and leadership, sharing her perspective on communication, visibility, and community impact.
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Bell Fibe TV subscribers can enjoy "excellent" new Give Back Montreal program
Highlighting Montreal Philanthropy
2014
Leslie Perez created and launched Give Back Montreal, a television program profiling local philanthropists and community leaders. The program later expanded to Bell Fibe TV, amplifying stories of civic impact across Montreal. -
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Give Back Montreal: Television with a heart
Montreal Gazette Cover Story
2014
As creator and executive producer, Leslie developed a broadcast platform dedicated to celebrating generosity and community impact. The experience strengthened her expertise in narrative strategy, production leadership, and audience-focused storytelling.
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From Corporate to Founder
Corporate Marketing & Communications Foundations
2003-2017
Built over a decade of experience in B2B high-tech, telecom, and space, often as the only woman in the room, leading corporate marketing initiatives across complex technical sectors.Her scope included overseeing large-scale international trade show presence, drafting and translating press communications, guiding the early evolution of digital and social media strategy, and supporting sales and technical consulting teams in highly specialized industries such as aerospace and video surveillance.
Our Brand Story
The gold flower in our mark is rooted in heritage and intention.
It represents deliberate growth, enduring value, and the responsibility that comes with building something that lasts.
At Perez PR, we bring that same discipline to our work, structuring vision, strengthening identity, and helping organizations grow with clarity and purpose.
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Proven track record of delivering strategic communications that support revenue growth, business development, and long-term organizational positioning
Strategic planning expertise aligned with leadership objectives, stakeholder engagement, and measurable impact
Deep experience operating in high-pressure, high-stakes environments, including crisis communications and reputation management
Creative content production that translates complex messages into clear, compelling digital and social media narratives
Strong command of brand visibility, positioning, and thought leadership across platforms
Warm, trusted advisor approach combined with discipline, focus, and accountability to targets and outcomes