Biography
Ilka T. De León is an accomplished executive and entrepreneur with a fervor for success, partnered with a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the communities she serves.
Highlights of her career include:
Over 25+ yrs. of experience in the music and entertainment industry. De León is a recognized writer and vocalist (produced by Auggie Johnson who also produced Miki Howard and Boz Scaggs), starting her love affair with music at age 14 in the LA R&B scene. An artist and writer, De León tackled music theft and other elements early in her career which created the catalyst for this creative to change position from in front of the camera to behind it. Artists advocacy and representation became her new focus and this she continued to pursue entertainment from a different perspective but with a broader trajectory.
Her clients receive: * Management, Development & Production Support (i.e musicians, producers, entrepreneurs ) * Worldwide Publishing, Placement, Licensing, Digital Distribution, Administration and Music Supervision * Public Relations and Event Production to build opportunities via an envious list of industry contacts for talent in her stable.
Her team has worked on: Sublime, Collie Buddz, Ojo De Buey, Latin Threat, Dirty Heads, Sugar Ray, Sting, Mary J. Blige, Jon Hart, Warner Bros., BMG And been placed with Disney, ESPN, ABC, CBS and many more!
A bona fide contracts professional, De León developed novel and effective methodologies for Acquisition Execution and Management. Her unique knowledge (certified via Villanova University) and proficiency in areas of agreement architecture, negotiation, mediation and planning have been an asset to a multitude of projects with global impacts. Demand for her support has facilitated the path for De León to successfully develop both programmatic and acquisition strategies for programs of high global impact totaling amounts over $3.5 Billion in obligated assets.
Despite her extremely busy schedule, De León was the force behind the establishment of The ATLAPA Foundation (TAF), a 501(c)3 non-profit public charity, which supports student-athletes, K-12, with customized enrichment services in the areas of: social-emotional conflict resolution, communication, planning and organization, goal setting, teamwork and leadership leasing to improvement of college acceptance rates. He students have a 99% acceptance rate into their top 10 university/college choices around the U.S.
De Leòn brings a great deal of expertise to any project and she is a pleasure to know. She enjoys great wine, great food and great cigars but is insistent it is only worth it with great company. She is passionate about enjoying life, time with her family, listening to her music loud and making great visual content!
