Dr. Leslie Mullins

I’m Dr. Leslie Mullins (they/them and she/her), founder of Transformative Roots LLC—a trauma-informed, culturally attuned coaching practice rooted in the belief that healing and professional growth are not mutually exclusive. As a strategic planner, evaluator, and coach, I bring over two decades of experience across public, nonprofit, and academic sectors, with a deep commitment to justice, equity, and the full humanity of those I serve.

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My journey has taken me from designing housing stability systems for thousands of families to leading racial equity initiatives in city government, from teaching graduate-level criminal justice to shaping national policy at HUD and RAND. At every step, I’ve witnessed how systems can harm—and how people, especially those from marginalized communities, carry that harm into their careers, their confidence, and their sense of worth.

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Transformative Roots is my response. It’s a space where Black, Brown, Indigenous, and queer professionals can unpack workplace trauma, reclaim their voice, and build careers that honor their truth. Through coaching tiers like Root Awakening, Root Deepening, and Root Expansion, I support clients in navigating bias, healing from harm, and designing futures rooted in cultural pride and personal liberation.

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I don’t believe in shrinking to survive. I believe in growing—strategically, unapologetically, and with deep ancestral wisdom. Whether you’re seeking restoration, alignment, or expansion, I’m here to walk with you.

Let’s grow your roots—and your power.