Where did Miguel Leon go to school?

Miguel Leon studied at UCLA (Bachelor's degree, Sociology and Latin American Studies).

Miguel Leon

Investor

Senior Director of Programs and Strategic Initiatives at Michelson 20MM Foundation

East Los Angeles

About

International development and public sector professional with 20+ years of experience across the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean. Currently co-chair of Southern California Latinx in Philanthropy and CEO of Hope Innovation Strategies.

Experience

Michelson 20MM FoundationManaging Directorcurrent2026 — present
Michelson 20MM FoundationDirector of Programs and Strategic Initiatives2022 — 2026
Michelson 20MM FoundationProgram Officer2019 — 2022Los Angeles
El Centro Del PuebloStrategic Partnerships and Initiatives Consultant2018 — 2019Los Angeles
Creative Associates InternationalRegional Director2016 — 2017Washington D.C. Metro Area
City of Los AngelesPrevention Program Director2011 — 2016Greater Los Angeles Area
City of Los AngelesRegional Program Coordinator2007 — 2011Greater Los Angeles Area

Skills & more

Allyship1Interpersonal Communication1Interpersonal SkillsSelf-confidenceGovernment16Local Government6Policy4Grassroots Organizing4Public Policy12Program Development5Community Development11Volunteer Management4

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Grant WritingOrganizational LeadershipTelecommutingWorkplace RelationsAdvocateDiversity & Inclusion

Building Relationships While Working from Home — LinkedIn
Asserting Yourself, an Empowered Choice — LinkedIn
Dealing with Microaggression as an Employee — LinkedIn
Skills for Inclusive Conversations — LinkedIn
Leading Your Org on a Journey of Allyship — LinkedIn

From Miguel's professional profile.

Colleagues at Michelson 20MM Foundation

Alya Michelson

Investor at Michelson 20MM Foundation

Andrea Lara Jara

Basic Needs Student Fellow at Michelson 20MM Foundation

Cailyn Nagle

Senior Program Manager, Open Educational Resources at Michelson 20MM Foundation

Chinwe Ohanele Agwu

Senior Program Manager, Michelson Intellectual Property Institute at Michelson 20MM Foundation

Cristal Mojica

Senior Program Manager, Digital Equity at Michelson 20MM Foundation

Dr. Gary K. Michelson

Founder and Co-Chair at Michelson 20MM Foundation

Elleyse Garrett

Legal Fellow, Michelson Intellectual Property Institute at Michelson 20MM Foundation

Evelyn Lucho

Senior Program Coordinator, Student Basic Needs Initiative at Michelson 20MM Foundation

Frequently asked questions

Who is Miguel Leon?: International development and public sector professional with 20+ years of experience across the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean. Currently co-chair of Southern California Latinx in Philanthropy and CEO of Hope Innovation Strategies.
Where does Miguel Leon work?: Miguel Leon is Senior Director of Programs and Strategic Initiatives at Michelson 20MM Foundation.
Where did Miguel Leon go to school?: Miguel Leon studied at UCLA (Bachelor's degree, Sociology and Latin American Studies).