Leslie Velderann's Bio

Leslie Velderrain, Program Manager of the Warm Line/Online Groups has a BA in psychology from Cal State Los Angeles, Honest Open and Proud Master Training and Lead trainer in Mental Health First Aid.

Leslie has been at PRPSN for 3 years beginning as a Peer Supporter. Leslie came to PRPSN so that she can make a difference in our community by encouraging people to connect to peer support.

Leslie believes that love, kindness, loyalty, empowerment and hope are essential to her daily life and that peer supporters are empathic, compassionate and team oriented through sharing our shared lived experience in our recovery journey.

Leslie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading a good book and going to the beach. Her favorite quote is “Believe you can and you are halfway there.”