Leslie Manookian

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Nominee's Key Links: 

Bio: https://lesliemanookian.com/about/

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Writing or Publications: https://lesliemanookian.com/blogs/

Website: https://lesliemanookian.com/

Video: https://lesliemanookian.com/videos/

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Agency or agencies for which nominator feels nominee is best suited:​

  • Department of Health and Human Services

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    Policies which the nominator knows the nominee supports or in which they have expertise:

    https://forum.policiesforpeople.com/t/policy-imperatives-for-health-freedom/46

     

    Nominator's thoughts on what would make this nominee a valuable member of a future Trump Unity Government

    Leslie has written a detailed policy proposal for health freedom which has received much engagement on Policies for the People.

    From her biography:
    Leslie Manookian is the president and founder of Health Freedom Defense Fund, a nonprofit which seeks to rectify health injustice through education, advocacy, and legal challenges to unjust mandates, laws, and policies that undermine our health freedoms and human rights. She is a former successful Wall Street business executive and award-winning documentary film producer and writer. She writes and speaks on topics of health, freedom, nutrition, personal development, politics and more. She chose to leave Wall Street at the height of her career in order to pursue this more meaningful path.

    Leslie serves on the boards of the Weston A. Price Foundation and Health Freedom Idaho. She is a qualified homeopath, nutrition and wellbeing junky, and a health freedom advocate. Originally from Idaho, Manookian’s career in finance took her from New York to London with Goldman Sachs. She later became Director of Alliance Capital in London running their European Growth Portfolio Management and Research businesses. She learned of the vaccine debate while living and working in London and determined that one-day she would make a documentary exploring the issue. She conceived, wrote, and produced, The Greater Good, an award-winning documentary, fulfilling that dream.


    Leslie has been featured in Barron’s and in other financial publications, in dozens of TV, radio, print, and Internet interviews, and has spoken at numerous conferences. She advocates for nutrient dense traditional foods and sustainable farming in her community. She has served on the board, managed, or consulted for many organizations. Active on the legislative front, she works to protect rights to medical and health freedom at home in Idaho and across the nation. She has presented in the Idaho State Legislature on numerous occasions and played a leading role in defeating legislation in Idaho, which would have reduced health freedom, medical rights, and privacy. She also helped to secure legislation protecting consumer access to raw milk.

    Leslie holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, a BA from Middlebury College, and M.L.C. Hom from Lakeland College of Homeopathy.

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    I highly support Leslie!

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    Love your diverse background. I think the amazing people who have worked and felt the pain of the present system are the ones who will come together and fix our country. Hope know you more.

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    Leslie is amazing. I highly recommend her for any role that makes sense to both her and the new administration. She will add profound value and experience.

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    Leslie is a perfect addition to any movement toward health. Her experience explains itself and her compassion trumps all of it. She has been a hero for so many as the Producer of The Greater Good which positioned her as dream advocate for families of environmentally injured children who are everywhere in America. Include her work with Health Freedom Defense Fund and you’ve found your best candidate for work in the new administration.

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    Leslie is a true collaborative partner, adeptly navigating the nonprofit landscape with poise and diplomacy. Where others may see competition, she envisions opportunities for synergy, readily sharing knowledge and resources to advance the greater good. Leslie’s level-headed approach allows her to find common ground even in the most complex situations, fostering productive relationships across the sector. Colleagues are consistently awed by her ability to distill intricate issues into clear, compelling narratives that educate and inspire. Leslie’s depth of expertise, combined with her gift for communication, make her an invaluable asset, elevating the work of all who have the privilege of partnering with her. She is the embodiment of servant leadership, leveraging her considerable talents to empower others and drive meaningful, sustainable change. Leslie’s collaborative spirit, intellectual rigor, and motivational presence set her apart as a visionary nonprofit professional who leaves an indelible mark on the causes she champions.

    Stand for Health Freedom backs Leslie Manookian for a position in the administration

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    Unmatched broad background & experience, uniquely well suited to the challenges at hand!