Cllr. Dr. Lesline Lewinson is married with two children, has lived in Harrow for 42 years, and over the past 23 of these became an active member of the Conservative party, as well as engaging in other voluntary work locally. Having a background as a Registered General Nurse, Midwife, Health Visitor and Nurse Teacher, Lesline for a time worked in Harrow for the NHS. She has a PhD in Health Studies, and is currently a visiting university lecturer with a particular interest in social care; Lesline is also a school governor.