Kriste Dragon’s career is rooted in the belief that all children deserve to realize their full potential. As CEO of the Pahara Institute, she leads the organization in strengthening and sustaining diverse, high-integrity leaders reimagining public education for all students in America.
Previously, Kriste co-founded Citizens of the World, a national network of charter schools committed to serving diverse communities. She has also held roles as a middle school teacher, instructor at UCLA, and board chair for several charter schools.