Staff

We are a team of dedicated and innovative leaders with a passion for and commitment to justice in all its forms. We approach our work through a unique mix of experience in philanthropy, social change, business and product development, operations administration, public administration, and more.

Jakki Behan
she/her
Executive Assistant

Ricardo Benavidez, MPA
he/him
Associate Director

Michele Bookie, MEd
she/her
Senior Associate

Jason Franklin, PhD
he/him
Founder & Principal

Raquel Gimeno
she/her
Associate

Estevan Muñoz-Howard
he/him
Senior Director

Michael Pratt
he/him
Associate Director

Alison Upton López, MA
she/her
Senior Director

Affiliated Consultants

In addition to the core Ktisis staff, we have brought on several affiliated consultants. This program bridges the gap and removes the barriers many solo practitioners face — isolation, infrastructure needed to scale, and more.