About Us
Ontogeny Advertising & Design reflects how we guide organizations through growth with intention and clarity. Our approach is rooted in understanding your business, your market, and your goals before recommending a path forward. We develop a clear, strategic marketing plan and provide informed direction that strengthens your position in the marketplace. Every recommendation is made thoughtfully, with an emphasis on efficiency, scalability, and long-term value.
Operating as a full-service consulting firm, Ontogeny Advertising & Design leverages a network of trusted designers, writers, and strategic planners to support your objectives. This model allows us to offer unbiased guidance across traditional, digital, or integrated marketing strategies. We work alongside you as advisors—helping you evaluate options, make confident decisions, and implement solutions that align with your vision for sustainable growth.
The Team
Ontogeny Advertising & Design brings together a diverse network of graphic designers, copywriters, web developers, and programmers to deliver marketing strategies tailored to your business. We take the time to understand your goals and guide the team into developing thoughtful, cross-media campaigns that integrate traditional and digital channels. Every initiative is designed to strengthen your brand, drive engagement, and maximize ROI.
Meet the Owner
Leslie Brown
Owner
As the primary point of contact, Leslie provides structured leadership and project oversight for advertising and marketing consulting engagements. She guides clients through discovery, strategy development, and planning—establishing clear scope, timelines, priorities, and communication frameworks to ensure initiatives remain aligned with business objectives. Her focus is on managing process and direction, translating strategic goals into actionable plans while maintaining accountability across all phases of integrated campaigns.
A United States Marine Corps veteran with a degree in Supervisory Management, Leslie brings more than 30 years of client service and leadership experience, and over 25 years in the advertising industry. She advises organizations on marketing strategy, brand governance, campaign planning, media strategy, and integrated communications, while overseeing execution through disciplined project management practices. Her experience with both small and large clients enables her to manage complex marketing initiatives with clarity, consistency, and measurable results.