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Leslie Aun McClain, portrait.

Leslie Aun McClain

Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Leslie Aun McClain is Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Keep America Beautiful, where she leads marketing, media relations, and external communications.

A native of the Washington, D.C., area, Leslie began her career as a print and broadcast journalist before moving into senior communications roles with leading corporations and nonprofit organizations, including MCI Communications, Special Olympics International, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and World Wildlife Fund. At WWF, she served as managing director of Earth Hour, the largest public awareness event for climate change in history.

Leslie is a former adjunct faculty member and frequent lecturer at Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in government from the University of Virginia.

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Abby Horrigan

VP of Development

Abby Horrigan

Prior to joining Keep America Beautiful in 2021, Abby spent twelve years saving historic places with the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Allison Hannel

Chief Operating Officer

Allison Hannel

Allison Hannel serves as Chief Operations Officer of Keep America Beautiful, where she leads operations, finance, human resources, board support, and major organizational events while partnering with the CEO and executive leadership team to advance organizational strategy.

April Wennerstrom

Sr. Director of Operations

As the Senior Director of Operations for Keep America Beautiful (KAB), April Wennerstrom plays a vital role in overseeing the organization’s day-to-day functions, ensuring efficiency, and driving impact across its national programs.