Global Visionaries
Christopher Fontana is an accomplished educational leader with extensive experience in developing inclusive communities and fostering democratic leadership. As the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Full Circle Leadership Center since February 2018, Christopher provides professional development workshops that emphasize equity and diversity. Additionally, as a Senior Consultant at Greatheart Consulting, Christopher focuses on cultivating inclusive leadership for organizational success. Previously, Christopher served as Executive Director of Global Visionaries, where significant growth in budget, staff, and student engagement was achieved. With a background in teaching Spanish at various educational institutions, including Seattle Central Community College and Mercer Island School District, Christopher has also organized international youth conferences and contributed to environmental advocacy. Academic qualifications include an M.A. in Whole Systems Design from Antioch University Seattle and an AB in Spanish Literature and Education from Washington University in St. Louis.
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Global Visionaries
Global Visionaries is a Seattle-based 501c3 non-profit organization who invites youth from diverse socio-economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds to be active leaders in their local and global communities. We foster leadership skills grounded in environmental and social justice. GV serves over 200 students from the US and 100 students from Guatemala annually. Through youth-led retreats, workshops, service projects, and a two-week immersion in Guatemala, our participants report a new capacity to be agents of change.