Kristin Leong

Community Engagement Producer

About

Kristin Leong is a former middle school Humanities teacher and before joining KUOW, she was Town Hall Seattle's Community Programs Curator and Residency Program Lead.

She is one of 30 international leaders selected for TED-Ed's third cohort of Innovative Educators and she is a three-term Washington State Teacher Leader.

She is the founder of RollCallProject.com, a portrait and storytelling project humanizing the culture gaps separating students and teachers.

Her project HALF: Biracial + Bicultural was nominated for a USA Today award.

You can learn more about Kristin's work at kristinleong.com.

Stories

Random acts of kindness from teachers and students to warm your old, cold heart

We asked, you responded. Community members share moments that reminded them that empathy is alive and well in the world.
Jun 18, 2019 at 4:04 pm
Tell us in 60 seconds: What makes your community unique?

Nobody knows your community like you do. KUOW wants to share your voice. Your story may air on All Things Considered or Morning Edition and you get a sweet T-shirt.
Jun 17, 2019 at 1:00 pm
Curiosity Club

Our Curiosity Club is turning into Queeriosity Club for Pride month

We're going to find out what happens when 10 allies and LGBTQ+ folks stop being polite and start getting curious.
May 31, 2019 at 11:35 am
Curiosity Club

One night to thaw the Seattle Freeze: A KUOW Curiosity Club Pop-Up

KUOW brings together a new group of ten inquisitive humans for an experimental dinner party.
Feb 21, 2019 at 1:13 pm
Speakers Forum

Angry much? Soraya Chemaly says women should be

Author and activist Soraya Chemaly is angry about patriarchy. She says her anger is both resentful and hopeful. Hear why.
Feb 15, 2019 at 9:40 am
Between Joy and Suffering: How a first radio story came to life

A bicultural producer discovers a familiar narrative and faces unexpected challenges in a her first public radio story.
Feb 14, 2019 at 3:50 pm
Curiosity Club

KUOW's latest experiment is a nerdy supper club with our journalists

Our new KUOW Curiosity Club will be exploring the possibility that surprising stories and great food can transform a group of strangers into a community.
Dec 13, 2018 at 3:14 pm
Curiosity Club

KUOW's supper club for inquisitive humans

Nov 02, 2018 at 12:00 am
Which side are you on?

Politics vs. pop culture. Let the debate begin
Sep 22, 2018 at 10:03 pm