Leslie Howle

Background

About Leslie Howle

Education Director | Nonprofit Leader | Tech Equity Advocate As Education Director at Computing for All, I drive our mission to make tech education accessible to underrepresented high school and college students. Drawing on over twenty years of nonprofit leadership experience, I lead transformative software development initiatives using experiential, project-based learning that empowers young people to launch successful tech careers. Current Impact: • Designed and launched our Software Development Pre-Apprenticeship program using hands-on, constructivist pedagogy • Created clear pathways from education to employment in the tech sector • Built sustainable programming that addresses the diversity gap in technology Previous Leadership Roles: City of Seattle Parks RecTech Community Technology Labs Shaped inclusive digital literacy and computer science education programming for people of all ages. Led career awareness initiatives and tech skills development through innovative program design. Our digital media students achieved notable recognition during our partnership with Adobe Youth Voices, winning the Museum of History and Industry Film Competition and earning Honorable Mention in Seattle's "Next 50" celebration of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. Championed inclusive digital equity through technology classes for all. Experience Music Project (now Museum of Pop Culture) As Senior Manager of Outreach and Education, built the education program for Paul Allen's Science Fiction Museum. Founded the Science Fiction Short Film Competition in partnership with the Seattle International Film Festival—a program that continues annually today. Managed the museum's Advisory Board and planned major events like the 40th Anniversary of Star Trek celebration. Collaborated with Museum Director and former NASA JPL Donna Shirley to create programming connecting science and science fiction. Clarion West Writers Workshop Served as Workshop Administrator for this international live-in writer’s workshop for 28 years, supporting authors and students during six intensive weeks each summer. Student success is evidenced by numerous literary awards and fiction adaptations that have become acclaimed TV shows and films, demonstrating the workshop's impact on contemporary storytelling. Core Expertise: Program Development | Educational Leadership | Community Partnerships | Digital Equity | STEM Education | Nonprofit Management | Event Planning | Youth Development | Creative Writing Programs | Literary Arts Administration