Leslie Hielema is a visionary leader at the forefront of innovation, strategy, and systems change. She currently serves as President and CEO of the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, where she drives business-led solutions to complex economic and social challenges.

With a background in electrical engineering, Leslie brings both analytical rigor and creative vision to her work. Her career spans executive roles including Chief Marketing Officer, Senior Vice President, and CEO of a major metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. At AT&T, she launched a pioneering product development group across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. At Blue Cross Blue Shield, she led bold innovation efforts to tackle critical healthcare issues. As founder of Quantum Strategy Labs, Leslie blended strategic insight with human-centered design to help organizations unlock growth and impact.

Her work is grounded in a deep commitment to building sustainable, equitable systems that improve lives and strengthen communities.