Krystal Valencia is a seasoned leader in the charitable sector and a self-taught housing advocate speaking at the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), having raised millions of dollars for deserving charities as a Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE). Recognized as one of Canada’s Young Impact Leaders by Future of Good in 2022, she collaborates with universities, institutes and corporations to spearhead empathetic human-centric housing solutions. With experience working with vulnerable populations in mental health, gender-based violence with women + children, people with complex disabilities, and single-parent families—she champions long-term affordable housing.
Shaped by her United Nations CSW 2018 + 2023 delegate roles and UN Summit speeches, Krystal now focuses on equitable housing opportunities for all Canadians; a contribution to achieve SDG #11: Sustainable Cities & Communities. As the Founder of RentalRescue, she pioneers a turn-key, collaborative financial model empowering nonprofits to compete at market speed for building acquisition, preserving affordability, and housing security for vulnerable communities—buying their first multi-family building in 2024. Her expertise spans philanthropy, community connections, and human-centered design; backed by a Public Leadership Credential from Harvard Kennedy School and a Certificate in Design Thinking + Innovation, and Nonprofit Sector Management.