Cristina Leos
Behavioral Scientist and entrepreneur in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Cristina is a behavioral scientist, activist, and design thinking expert leveraging technology innovation to improve adolescent health. Her research focuses on adolescent development and identifying structural and interpersonal drivers of health inequities. She now uses her expertise in behavioral science and human-centered design to help youth of every identity reach their fullest potential.
She is Co-Founder and CEO of Real Talk, a mobile app that connects teens with authentic stories and trusted resources to help them know they are not alone in their experiences growing up.
Her work has been generously recognized by prominent media outlets including Fast Company, Smithsonian Magazine, and Forbes 30 Under 30.
She was named a 2019 Roddenberry Fellow, which supports 20 activists, organizers, leaders, and change makers who are working to make the U.S. a more inclusive and equitable place to live. Most recently, she was selected for The Coaching Fellowship's 100 Women Fund supporting 100 female leaders serving on the frontlines of COVID-19 to protect the health of vulnerable populations.