“The Lack of, is the Opportunity For”
- Krystal Lacayo
A dedicated and curious leader who listens to and understands the layered needs of her community and sets out to be a changemaker in all capacities.
Expertise
Showcasing Krystal's academic and professional journey in sustainability and community development.
International Experience
Krystal Lacayo has gained extensive international experience through academic programs in Europe and Africa. In 2024, she studied in Denmark and Germany where she explored the funding, development, and maintenance of sustainable urban environments in a global context. Prior to she studied at the University of Cape Town and worked in the communications department at at a national NGO. There, she contributed to podcasts, blogs, social media, and formal publications that shared research on informal settlements, affordable housing, urban planning, and community development.
News Articles
Showcasing Krystal's contributions to urban and environmental studies.
Investigating the Urban Heat Island Effect at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Studying abroad sparked a switch in majors.
Discussing DEI at UNC Executive Branch Town Hall.
Reacting to DEI policy changes at UNC-Chapel Hill.
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