About the Founder
Leigh Walters is a strategic, big-picture thinker and trusted communications advisor known for building positive reputations that stand the test of time. With more than two decades of experience across industries, she is a recognized expert in strategic communications, thought leadership, executive visibility, earned media, and content development.
Leigh's Story
​In 2021, Leigh founded Leigh Walters Communications (LWC), a boutique PR agency dedicated to helping expert-driven organizations build trust, spark engagement, and earn enduring confidence from their audiences. Working as an extension of each client’s team, LWC delivers the personalized partnership of a boutique firm with deep strategic expertise.
Leigh’s work is guided by a core belief: reputation is an organization’s most valuable asset. Her approach focuses on three pillars of long-term reputation building by positioning organizations as thought leaders through clear, consistent storytelling; elevating executive profiles to extend brand reach and credibility; and empowering leaders with the messaging and confidence to communicate authentically.
Throughout her career, she has built strong relationships with local and regional media outlets, turning those relationships into standout press coverage. She has also pioneered agency-wide and corporate strategies for emerging communications channels, including digital and web-based media. Having led communications in both agency and in-house environments, she brings a uniquely collaborative perspective and an ability to optimize agency partnerships for meaningful results.
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Before founding LWC, Leigh led marketing and communications for the Missouri Historical Society, following earlier work in agency PR and book publishing. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Truman State University and a Certificate in Publishing from the University of Denver’s Publishing Institute.
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Curious, collaborative, and relentlessly strategic, Leigh is passionate about helping organizations and their leaders communicate consistently with purpose. Strong reputations don’t just happen; they’re built with intention.
Contact
Leigh is always looking to connect with new people and organizations. Please don't hesitate to reach out. She'd love to hear from you.
