Leslie Spinelli
Rocky Mountain Program Director
Serving as the Rocky Mountain Program Director since February 2020, Leslie oversees the daily operations of the Leadville Mountain Center, as well as programming throughout the Rockies and beyond. Leslie comes to the COBS with an MS in Experiential Education and more than ten years living and working overseas coordinating and directing service and experiential learning opportunities for students. She is passionate about serving students and staff through quality, safe, and meaningful experiences and work.
As an adventurer and world traveler, Leslie has climbed and guided on several Andean mountains of Ecuador, Puncak Jaya in Papua, volcanoes of Indonesia, grain silos of Saskatchewan, and explored the Eastern Himalaya in the Kingdom of Bhutan. As an educator, Leslie has worked with youth and teachers from remote villages in Indonesia, China and Ecuador, developing conflict resolution, communication, teamwork, problem-solving and leadership skills and curriculum. As a mom and partner in crime, Leslie and her husband believe that lasting change and development come through education and immersion.
This California native is a sucker for sunshine and tacos, making Colorado a perfect place to call home! She looks forward to continuing her career and learning journey in adventure-based education while raising her two kids in the mountains of Leadville.
Leslie invites ALL to come explore and discover their potential with us by immersing in a COBS course!