Leslie A. Errington

Dr. Leslie Errington is a visionary executive, nonprofit founder, and passionate advocate for caregivers, brain health, and women in technology. With over 20 years of experience in business development, innovation, and advanced technologies, she has led transformative initiatives across startups and enterprise environments—including projects with companies like Johnson & Johnson. Her work is purpose-driven, rooted in personal experiences with Alzheimer’s and Type 2 Diabetes in her family, and focused on improving health outcomes for underserved communities through strategic partnerships, AI, and digital health platforms. As Founder and CEO of Vital Ally, a nonprofit health tech platform, Leslie is addressing the caregiving crisis by developing digital coordination tools to support the over 53 million family caregivers in the U.S. She is currently leading the organization’s beta launch and MVP development, while driving fundraising and grant efforts to scale the mission. Her career spans life sciences, publishing, venture capital, and emotional analytics, including founding Forward Accelerator to support early-stage tech companies. A trusted connector and relationship builder, she specializes in strategic and corporate development with a deep belief in innovation driven by empathy and listening. Beyond her professional achievements, Leslie is a dedicated mentor who believes in the power of personal branding and leading with purpose. She finds joy in nature, snowboarding, running, and spending quality time with loved ones. Her core values—compassion, connection, and impact—fuel both her work and personal life as she continues to champion solutions that strengthen well-being for individuals and families everywhere.

• Master's Institute of Technology - AS

• Alzheimer's Association