In 2017, Kondakçi co-founded the Eureka Ensemble to foster diversity and inclusion in classical music, conducting transformative community performances in partnership with artists like Kim Kashkashian and Midori, among others. Eureka has gained recognition from outlets such as PBS, NPR, and the Boston Globe for their influential work in Boston's music landscape showcasing the power of music to inspire and make a difference.

Kondakçi's impact extends well beyond the podium, as he champions the transformative power of music in the community. In 2018, he partnered with entrepreneur David McCue to launch the Women's Chorus, a groundbreaking initiative designed to offer transformative musical experiences to women facing homelessness and poverty in Boston. The program has engaged over 100 individuals aged 17-82 through rehearsals, lessons, and performances.

Amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Kondakçi collaborated with a team of physicians and musicians to establish “Boston Hope Music,' a therapeutic initiative aimed at aiding the recovery of COVID-19 patients at Boston Hope Medical Center, which later extended support to healthcare workers through partnerships with the New England Conservatory and Massachusetts General Hospital.

Kondakçi has distinguished himself not only in musical arenas but also as a speaker and educator. He is an assistant professor at the Berklee College of Music and maintains affiliations with New England Conservatory and Harvard University. He has spoken at TEDxBoston and the League of American Orchestras, and directs "The Leading Tone," a leadership program with Kendall Square Orchestra which has garnered international attention from leading corporations.

Born in Tirana, Albania, into a family persecuted under Enver Hoxha's regime, Kristo Kondakçi's rise from political refugee to acclaimed conductor is a tale of resilience and passion. His family suffered greatly for their beliefs: his mother lived in internment camps as a young child; his grandfather, a musician, was imprisoned for championing Western music, and his great-uncle was executed for similar charges, while countless other family members were exiled.

Overcoming the fall of Albania's restrictive regime, Kondakçi's family found sanctuary in the United States as political refugees. This resilience and perseverance deeply influenced Kondakçi, instilling in him a firm belief in music's transformative potential. His work is a tribute to his family's sacrifices and resilience, embodying the values that have driven his success.

Kondakçi resides in Boston with his wife, Chloe, surrounded by a loving family that continually inspires and nurtures his musical aspirations.