Dr. Cris Liban

Dr. Cris B. Liban is a Filipino based in Los Angeles, California. He serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Philippine Development Foundation, where he helps open doors for young Filipinos through education, innovation, and entrepreneurship. He works as the Chief Sustainability Officer for the public transit agency that serves Los Angeles County — one of the world’s biggest economies. Over the years, he has led volunteer efforts around the world focused on clean energy, climate resilience, and protecting the environment. At the heart of it all is his belief that wherever Filipinos are, we have the power to lift each other — and our country — forward.