Decision Maker

Lesley Dahlkemper

Jefferson County Commission - District 3

District 3, Colorado

Lesley Dahlkemper is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in communications and education. She holds a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of Illinois Springfield and a Bachelor's degree in History from Northern Illinois University. Lesley is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Schoolhouse Communications, a role that underscores her leadership in strategic communication. She has served as Vice President of Strategic Engagement and Communications at The Colorado Education Initiative and was a Commissioner for District 3 in Jefferson County. Her career also includes roles as Senior Project Director at KSA-Plus Communications, Project Manager at the Education Commission of the States, and Senior Education Reporter at Colorado Public Radio. Lesley began her career as a reporter and local news anchor at 89.5 WNIJ & 90.5 WNIU and as a reporter and substitute news anchor at WUIS Public Radio.