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Jesse (Jesus) Leon is listed as Author of I'M NOT BROKEN & NO ESTOY ROTO | TEDx Speaker | Consultant to Philanthropy on Social Impact Investments, Affordable Housing, Racial Justice, 2SLGBTQ+ issues, Substance Abuse, & Human Trafficking at Penguin Random House, based in San Diego, California, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Jesse (Jesus) Leon.
Jesse (Jesus) Leon previously worked as Author at Penguin Random House and President at Alliance Way Llc. Jesse (Jesus) Leon holds Master Degree, Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School.
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Jesse Leon is one of the most sought-after international inspirational speakers and bilingual, award-winning authors in the world today. His memoirs, I’m Not Broken and No Estoy Roto (published by Penguin Random House), currently being optioned for television and film, have captivated global audiences by chronicling Jesse’s miraculous transformation from surviving human trafficking, addiction, and homelessness to earning degrees from UC Berkeley and Harvard University.Jesse has spoken at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including the Ford Foundation’s Ideas at Ford, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Gates Discovery Center, and the United Nations. In 2023, Jesse was selected for the prestigious Rockefeller Foundation’s Bellagio Residency Program, joining the ranks of global luminaries like Maya Angelou and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Jesse is also the president of Alliance Way, a consulting firm that partners with philanthropic foundations, impact investors, governments, and corporations to create transformative, high-impact programs and investment strategies for affordable housing, educational opportunities, mental health access, and human trafficking. Jesse and his team also provide bilingual executive coaching, strategic planning and group facilitation aimed at fostering positive, transformative change for individuals, teams, and organizations to inspire growth and meaningful progress. Jesse's cross-sector experience includes managing over $1 billion in public and private investments, developing over 5,000 units of affordable housing, and advising major foundations like the Walton Family Foundation and the Gates Foundation on issues spanning education, housing, and environmental justice.Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Jesse is passionate about using his platform to inspire leaders across the globe to embrace empathy and collaboration as tools for creating stronger, more inclusive organizations. His approach to consulting is rooted in human-centered, culturally affirming practices that equip leaders to navigate the complexities of intersectional identities and foster environments where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.Jesse’s commitment to creating impact is truly inspiring. Whether he's speaking to global leaders, corporate executives, or students, his story of resilience, transformation, and hope continues to move and empower audiences worldwide. Please contact AEI Speakers Bureau to schedule a meeting with Jesse.
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New York, NY, US
I’M NOT BROKEN (Aug. 2022) & NO ESTOY ROTO (Jan. 2023)Jesse Leon tells an extraordinary story of resilience and survival, shining a light on a childhood spent devastated by sex trafficking, street life, and substance abuse. Jesse Leon’s childhood was violently ruptured during a dangerous and harrowing encounter at a local gift shop when he was eleven years.
New York, NY, US
As a Bellagio Resident, Jesse's work is focused on creating a culturally informed framework for governments and foundations worldwide, designed to support male sex trafficking survivors in transitioning from surviving to thriving.Currently, no comprehensive, culturally informed framework exists to:- Address the complex issues of sex trafficking and.
Denver, CO, US
Helped create a philanthropic portfolio focused on blended philanthropy (program related investments and grants) for affordable housing, social determinants of health, and physical infrastructure development for intergenerational spaces.
Washington, D.C., US
Managed a multimillion dollar federal grant portfolio for Choice Neighborhoods across the country to implement HUD's signature place-based initiative to transform distressed neighborhoods into viable, mixed-income neighborhoods with access to high-performing schools, public assets, transportation, and employment opportunities. Grants ranged between.
Evaluated and restructured a $10 million grant portfolio for collective impact and cradle to career strategies in low-income neighborhoods in Miami-Dade County.
New York, NY, US
Aligned the Bank’s corporate social responsibility strategy with C-level business integration to increase business revenue, raising the philanthropic budget by 500% in one year from $2 million to $10 million. Facilitated conversations between high net worth clients and their families (including sports celebrities) with private bankers to identify and guide.
Charlotte, NC, US
Vice President/Real Estate Development Officer: Banc of America Community Development Corp.Increased mixed-use, environmentally friendly, multi-family real estate development production by 920% within 4 years from $250 million to over $2.3 billion. Formed and led project teams of attorneys, general contractors, cost estimators, inspectors, engineers.
Coral Gables, FL, US
Program Manager: Regional and Neighborhood Equity Project (RNEP); Housing Project Increased budget by 1,600% from $250 thousand to over $4 million within 4 years. Established a working group of over 20 national foundations (including Ford and Rockefeller Foundations), and managed its multi-million dollar demonstration project grants for housing, health.
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Jesse (Jesus) Leon works for Penguin Random House.
Jesse (Jesus) Leon is listed as Author of I'M NOT BROKEN & NO ESTOY ROTO | TEDx Speaker | Consultant to Philanthropy on Social Impact Investments, Affordable Housing, Racial Justice, 2SLGBTQ+ issues, Substance Abuse, & Human Trafficking at Penguin Random House.
Jesse (Jesus) Leon is based in San Diego, California, United States while working with Penguin Random House.
Jesse (Jesus) Leon has worked for Penguin Random House, Alliance Way Llc, The Rockefeller Foundation, The Colorado Health Foundation, and U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development.
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Jesse (Jesus) Leon holds Master Degree, Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School.
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