Kris Lev-Twombly
Kris Lev-Twombly is chief executive officer of the California Assisted Living Association (CALA), where he leads the association's advocacy, strategic initiatives, member engagement and organizational leadership in support of California's Assisted Living, Memory Care and Continuing Care Retirement Community providers.
Kris brings more than 22 years of executive leadership experience advancing nonprofit organizations, statewide associations and public policy initiatives throughout California. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for collaborative leadership, thoughtful governance and bringing together diverse stakeholders to strengthen mission-driven organizations and advance meaningful public policy.
Before joining CALA, Kris served for 12 years as president and chief executive officer of the California State Alliance of YMCAs. During his tenure, he transformed the Alliance into a full-service statewide association supporting local YMCAs through advocacy, leadership development, communications, technical assistance and strategic partnerships. Under his leadership, the organization grew from a small advocacy organization into a robust statewide enterprise with expanded member services, organizational capacity and statewide influence.
Earlier in his career, Kris served as director of public policy for the California Association of Nonprofits and held leadership roles in advocacy organizations and his own consulting practice, advising nonprofit organizations on advocacy, organizational development, governance and strategic planning. He has worked extensively with legislators, state agencies, nonprofit leaders and community partners to develop practical solutions to complex policy and organizational challenges.
Kris earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and has completed executive leadership programs through YMCA of the USA, the Rockwood Leadership Institute and CompassPoint. He has served on the boards of the California Water Safety Coalition, California Wilderness Coalition and Friends Committee on Legislation of California, as well as several state agency work groups and task forces.
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