As a member of Kitchener Public Library’s executive management team, Lesa overseas library application software and hardware, collections, bibliographic and circulation services, and local history, with a focus on new technologies and digitization. She previously managed the Information Technology department, where she started the cybersecurity investigation. She has experience working in four public library systems and at SirsiDynix. Lesa has served as OLA Treasurer and participated as a member of the OLITA Council.