Leslie Atley is a Clinical Research Coordinator II at Children's National Medical Center, in Washington, DC. In this position she oversees the regulatory requirements, recruitment and administration of several genetic research studies with a focus in Urea Cycle Disorders. Leslie has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Chemistry from North Carolina Central University. She is currently enrolled in George Washington University’s Masters of Public Health Program in Washington, DC. She serves on The Children’s National Rare Disease Institute’s Research Committee. She is the president and founder of 2Live International a non-profit organization specializing in health and wellness for women and children. Leslie is committed to and passionate about making a difference in the sphere of rare disease and health disparities.

Leslie Atley’s research interest include genetic rare disease, urea cycle disorders, and health disparities.