Leo Grandison is a founding member and Manager of ELS Karenity, LLC, a real estate LLC based in California. Since 2016, Mr. Grandison led the organization's partnerships, purchasing, and overall operations. Prior to this, Grandison has 20 years of experience in organizational development, coalition building, and community empowerment work. In 2019, Grandison successfully represented the organization in a partnership to purchase and renovate an 8 unit multi-family property out of state. The organization seeks to repeat this initial success.
Grandison’s drive comes from a commitment to socially responsible and sustainable development. Under Mr. Grandison’s leadership, the LLC has adopted a vision to provide clean, safe, healthy, and affordable places to live that contribute to the betterment of the community, recognizing decent housing as a human right.
Mr. Grandison holds a BA in Language Studies and a Certificate in Ecological Horticulture from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He’s completed a Permaculture Design Course and 2 Natural Building Intensives.
Unique educational achievements, combined with a breadth of professional experience, situates Mr. Grandison to make meaningful contributions to community improvement through responsible real estate development projects. Grandison seeks to become a model for culturally responsible, sustainable development that reflects love of community, and contributes to increasing community vitality. The USC Ross Minority Program in Real Estate will provide the formal education in Real Estate Development needed for Mr. Grandison to actualize this vision. Mr. Grandison lives in San Diego, California.
Email: elskarenity@gmail.com