Leslie Lopez

Leslie Lopez is an Emmy® Award-winning journalist dedicated to sharing meaningful stories that resonate with and uplift her community. Born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and raised primarily in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, she has long been driven by a desire to create a positive and lasting impact in the place she calls home. Leslie is especially passionate about ensuring the Latino community is represented and included in local news coverage. As the Latino population continues to grow in the Lehigh Valley, she believes accurate, inclusive storytelling is essential to fostering understanding, connection, and equity. For Leslie, representation is not just important—it is necessary. Her work focuses on highlighting the voices and experiences of everyday people whose stories often go untold but have a profound impact on the broader community. Through thoughtful, community-centered journalism, Leslie strives to inform, inspire, and empower audiences while building trust and visibility across diverse populations.