Framing for Impact: Ending Homelessness in Los Angeles County
Kristin Aldana-Taday is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the philanthropic sector. In her role as a program officer, she focuses on the Foundation’s Homelessness initiative, leading the Initiative’s sub-strategy related to supporting people with lived experience, place-based grantmaking in South Los Angeles, and working closely with Native and Indigenous communities in Southern California.
Beyond her work at the Hilton Foundation, Aldana-Taday contributes her expertise as a steering committee member for Funders for Housing Opportunity and board member for Funders Together to End Homelessness, where she helps advance effective strategies and collaborations related to solutions to homelessness. Additionally, She is also dedicated to supporting the growth of women entrepreneurs and leaders in the food and beverage industry through her volunteer work with Regarding Her. Aldana-Taday is also actively involved in the philanthropic community as a member of Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) and Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP), where she engages with peers to promote equity and innovation within the field.
Prior to her current role, she served at the Liberty Hill Foundation, directing donor services with a focus on engagement and donor-advised funds. Her career also includes experience with Pacoima Beautiful, an environmental justice organization in Los Angeles. Aldana-Taday holds a master’s degree in urban planning from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a bachelor’s degree in sociology and urban studies from the University of California, San Diego.