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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.

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Experience

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

Education

  1. UCLABachelor's degree, Sociology and Latin American Studies

Skills & more

Allyship1Interpersonal Communication1Interpersonal SkillsSelf-confidenceGovernment16Local Government6Policy4Grassroots Organizing4Public Policy12Program Development5Community Development11Volunteer Management4
+6 moreGrant 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.

Same school

Also attended UCLA374

Ben HorowitzCo-founder & General Partner at Andreessen HorowitzRon ConwayFounder of SV AngelKirsten GreenFounder and Managing Partner at Forerunner VenturesPaul FieldingFinance & Operations at General CatalystMelody MaExecutive Assistant and Lead Receptionist at Trinity VenturesGizem CakilInvestor at OpenView Venture Partners

+ 368 more

Shared employers

Also worked at Michelson 20MM Foundation14

Dr. Gary K. MichelsonFounder and Co-Chair at Michelson 20MM FoundationAlya MichelsonInvestor at Michelson 20MM FoundationEvelyn LuchoSenior Program Coordinator, Student Basic Needs Initiative at Michelson 20MM FoundationMarissa MartinezSenior Program Coordinator, Student Engagement at Michelson 20MM FoundationJen LiuMarketing & Communications Manager at Michelson 20MM FoundationChloe SerranoStudent Fellow, Smart Justice Initiative at Michelson 20MM Foundation

+ 8 more

Also worked at Creative Associates International1

Victoria NorelidSenior Advisor, Impact & Portfolio Strategy at IMPAQTO Capital

Also worked at City of Los Angeles5

Nissa Zafar-KhanInvestor at SUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALMark MullenCo-Founder and Managing Director at Bonfire VenturesCourtney ReumCo-Founder and Partner at M13Kathryne CooperPartner at Jumpstart NovaEva HoGeneral Partner at Fika

Colleagues at Michelson 20MM Foundation

Abba Schwartz
Student Fellow, OER Initiative at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Alya Michelson
Investor at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Andrea Lara Jara
Basic Needs Student Fellow at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Cailyn
Senior Program Manager, Open Educational Resources Initiative 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
Chloe Serrano
Student Fellow, Smart Justice Initiative at Michelson 20MM Foundation
Cristal
Senior Program Manager, Michelson Center for Public Policy and Digital Equity Initiative at Michelson 20MM Foundation