Leslie King

Leslie King serves as Lecturer and Manager of Communications in Virginia Tech's Department of English within the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. She specializes in professional/technical writing and creative storytelling, with a decade of experience in higher education communications. King holds an M.F.A. from Radford University (2021), M.A. from Atlantic University (2011), and B.F.A. from Shepherd University (1990), complemented by a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) credential.

Her research integrates visual and textual storytelling, focusing on photography, printmaking, and accessible communication design. Creative works explore narrative through visual media, often examining personal and cultural themes. Scholarly output includes interdisciplinary work bridging medieval studies with contemporary cultural analysis.

Awards and Recognition:

• Top 5 Emerging Photographers Worldwide (Felix Schoeller Awards, 2017)
• Third Place for Photography (2023)

Professional activities include workshops on AI in writing, accessibility compliance, and digital communication strategies. Serves on departmental committees and maintains membership in the International Association of Accessibility Professionals.