Kristania de Leon
Co-Executive Director at Participatory Budgeting Project
- Role
- Co-executive Director at Participatory Budgeting Project
- Location
- Oakland, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kristania de Leon
A mission-driven professional working in support of grassroots advocacy, community engagement, social innovation, systems change and equity initiatives. I believe in the power of collaboration, growth, accountability, authenticity, and humility. As Co-Executive Director at the Participatory Budgeting Project, I currently have the incredible privilege to work alongside a wonderful team and partners to expand participatory decision-making across the US and Canada that is equitable, accessible and significant. Speaker Bio: Kristania De Leon has worked with a range of mission-driven organizations addressing social determinants of health and justice. Her work has focused on public policy, advocacy, community engagement, and capacity building. She currently works with the Participatory Budgeting Project, increasing the adoption, visibility and impact of PB across North America. She obtained her BA in International Relations from the University of British Columbia and her MA in Social Innovation from the University of San Diego’s Kroc Institute of Peace and Justice. She is currently based in Oakland, CA. StrenghthsFinder2.0 Signature Themes: Achiever, Adaptability, Learner, Empathy, Responsibility Pronouns: she/her/ella
Experience
Co-executive Director
Participatory Budgeting Project
Mar 2021 — Present · Oakland, CA, US
PBP has a shared leadership model with 3 Co-Executives who collaboratively support our team and lead the organization. In this role I provide particular support to our program team members and work areas to ensure smooth, equitable, and coordinated facilitation of our work.
Education
Kroc School at the University of San Diego
Master of Arts - MA, Social Innovation
2017 — 2018
The University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - BA, International Relations and Affairs
2005 — 2009
The Plant Medicine School
Apprenticeship in Community Herbalism, Herbalism/Herbalist
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