Kristine Locklear Urrutia (Lumbee)

Partner, The JAN Collaborative

Kristine is a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience in global, community, and foundation philanthropy. With her passion for social impact, equity, and inclusion, Kristine has dedicated her career to making a positive difference in the world. At the heart of Kristine's work is the transformative power of capacity building, creating inclusive cultures, implementing equitable systems, and accelerating change in workplaces and communities.

In addition to her role as a Partner of The JAN Collaborative, Kristine serves as the inaugural Executive Director of the Catawba Nation Foundation. She leads efforts to foster sustainable growth and impactful initiatives for the Catawba Nation, Cleveland County, NC, and the Tribal Nations and American Indian organizations of North Carolina.

Kristine has spearheaded numerous initiatives and projects transforming communities and empowering individuals. Her exceptional leadership skills and deep understanding of diverse cultures have driven meaningful change as an entrepreneur, environmental educator, and NGO executive.

Kristine holds a Bachelor of Arts and Science from Bowling Green State University, focusing on English/Native American Literature and Political Science. She’s also a proud member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.  

Fun Facts! Kristine is an adventure enthusiast based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina! With her husband, three almost-grown kids, two cats, and a lively blue heeler by her side, she's always up for an outdoor escapade. From hiking to running, cycling to canoeing, they've mastered the art of thrill-seeking—minus the Disney World trips! Kristine's not one to shy away from a challenge, either. Every few years, she dives into an endurance race, but not before hitting fitness rock bottom, because hey, the climb back up is always sweeter!