Leo Quintero

Leandro (Leo) Quintero is a communications leader with 15+ years of experience leading high-profile initiatives and delivering results for social change organizations. He has a proven track record of creating and managing multi-million dollar programs focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

At Whole Whale, Leo has spearheaded key initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness, including leading the implementation of Lattice Grow, streamlining performance management, and fostering a culture of continuous development. He also plays an active role in business development and has contributed to the company’s AI solutions exploration and implementation. Furthermore, he was instrumental in acquiring Nonprofit.ist, a network of consultant experts providing services for the nonprofit sector, further expanding Whole Whale’s reach and impact.

Leo has dedicated over a decade to championing diverse professionals entering the creative industry. His work includes designing and implementing the Google-sponsored PGA Create program for underrepresented creative producers in partnership with the Producers Guild of America. Prior to this, he served as a talent strategist and educator at Ghetto Film School (New York and Los Angeles), where he focused on placing individuals in entry-level positions and developing their growth trajectory and skill-building roadmap.

Leo’s experience also includes work with the American Film Institute (AFI), where he relaunched their social impact programs, including Young Women In Film, Cinematography Intensive for Women, and DWW+. As an experienced manager and leader, he excels at building and managing ambitious, motivated, and effective multicultural teams. Leo has received training at the Bodhisattva Peace Institute in New Mexico and leads personal and group meditations. In his free time, he enjoys salsa dancing and spending time with his family in his native Colombia.

VP, Learning & Innovation

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