Leslie Mendoza grew up in LaGrange, Illinois and graduated from Lyons Township High School before beginning her career in Political Advocacy and Non-Profit Development. 

Leslie found her pro-life calling in high school, when she realized how often young voices were excluded from conversations about life and human dignity. Having always dreamed of becoming a wife and mother, she developed a deep appreciation for the sacredness of every human life. That conviction drives her to speak up for the voiceless and advocate for a culture where every life is protected and cherished. 

Leslie currently resides in Westchester, Illinois and serves as Students for Life’s Upper Midwest Regional Coordinator. This work includes leading and supporting student groups across Illinois and Wisconsin-helping train student leaders, mobilize rapid responses, and cultivate partnerships on campuses and in the broader community. 

Leslie can be contacted at [email protected].