# Leslie Licano

> Leslie Licano is the co-founder and CEO of Beyond Fifteen Communications Inc., an Orange County communications and digital marketing agency she launched with Lauren Ellermeyer in 2009. Her work centers on client strategy, media relations and integrated marketing; her public interviews describe a transition from hands-on execution toward delegation and shared leadership.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at Beyond Fifteen Communications Inc.
- **Organizations:** Beyond Fifteen Communications Inc., Echo Media Group, Sperry Van Ness
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in communications, emphasis in public relations, California State University, Fullerton
- **Known for:** Co-founded Beyond Fifteen Communications in 2009., Recipient of multiple PROTOS Awards, according to the agency biography., Named an alumni speaker for Cal State Fullerton’s 2019 Communications Week.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2009** — Worked in communications at Sperry Van Ness and as a senior account executive at Echo Media Group.
- **2009** — Co-founded Beyond Fifteen Communications with Lauren Ellermeyer, initially operating from her living room.
- **2018** — Discussed agency leadership and business practices in an IdeaMensch interview.
- **2019** — Named as an alumni speaker for Cal State Fullerton Communications Week.
- **2023** — Featured on ACG Orange County’s Women in Leadership marketing panel.
- **2024** — Appeared on High Velocity Radio.
- **2025** — Discussed delegation, agency culture and the company’s future in public interviews.
- **2026** — Agency announced new partnerships with CPS Products and TalentForce and the return of Mackenzie Martin as senior client advisor.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Beyond Fifteen Communications in 2009.
- Recipient of multiple PROTOS Awards, according to the agency biography.
- Named an alumni speaker for Cal State Fullerton’s 2019 Communications Week.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Beyond Fifteen announced new CPS Products and TalentForce partnerships and Mackenzie Martin’s return as senior client advisor.
- **2025-06** — Interviewed about corporate culture, personal background and strategic thinking.
- **2025-01** — Reflected on the agency’s 15-year journey and plans to remain closely held.

## Links

- Website: https://beyondfifteen.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslielicano

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Last updated: 2026-10-25