Krystina François The Black Collective

Krystina is Secretary of The Black Collective, a movement committed to promoting a shared agenda to elevate political consciousness and amplify the economic power of black communities. She is a social justice advocate and works as the Executive Director of the Office of New Americans for Miami-Dade County where she spearheads an innovative initiative to bring legal and financial resources for immigrants out of the office and into the community.  Krystina is a first generation Haitian-American who is driven by the desire to create opportunities for immigrants and marginalized communities to have a voice. In her spare time, she volunteers with organizations committed to improving the status of women and people of color including the League of Women Voters and the Junior League of Miami. She has been featured in media outlets such as The Miami Herald, NBC6, Bustle, and WLRN.