Ad Council
Barbara Leshinsky has an extensive background in leadership and development within various educational and nonprofit organizations. Currently serving as Chief Revenue & Development Officer at the Ad Council since September 2004, Barbara previously held significant roles including Associate Dean of Development at New York Law School, VP of Development & Communications at the YMCA of Greater New York, and Assistant VP of Development at Fordham University. Additionally, Barbara contributed to Columbia University in the City of New York as Director of Major Gifts and Director of Women’s Athletics, and started a career at Queens College as Director of Women’s Athletics and Head Coach for Women’s Tennis.
Ad Council
The Ad Council partners with advertising agencies that work pro bono to create the public service advertisements on behalf of their campaigns.