Leonardo is a Colombian activist who is passionate about community empowerment and social justice. He is the founder and director of the BogotArt Foundation, an organization established with the aim of promoting a more democratic art and cultural scene in the city of Bogotá, Colombia. He holds a Bachelor of Art in Business Management with a minor in Journalism. Leonardo and his team use art to transform marginalized neighborhoods into cultural hubs. Moreover, due to its contributions to building inclusive cities through the arts, BogotArt was recognized during the UN-Habitat 2014 World Cities Days.