Karen Robinson has over 30 years of experience in human rights education, community and youth development, and community organizing. Karen started her career in the field of community engagement and youth development at American University where she helped start what was then the Center for Volunteerism and Community Service. While at American University, Robinson initiated…
Sierra Ewert is the director of Campaigns and Mobilization at Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, overseeing people-powered advocacy campaigns and mobilization efforts across the organization. During her time at RFK Human Rights, Sierra has helped launch its youth engagement and U.S. Advocacy programs, coordinate efforts to free people unjustly incarcerated on unaffordable money bail, and…
Eli Dreyfus is a designer, an illustrator, an animator, and a musician. At Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, he works on the Young Leaders team, coordinating engagement with New York’s next generation of human rights defenders. He previously illustrated cartoons for the New Yorker, designed the iPhone word-scrambling game “Letter Go,” and taught music and…
Nelda Connors has more than 25 years of technical and operating experience, primarily in the automotive and diversified industrials markets. As founder and CEO of Pine Grove Holdings, LLC, a privately-held investment firm, Connors has overseen transactions representing over $300 million in enterprise value. During her tenure as president and CEO of Atkore International, revenue…
Daniel R. Halem is the Deputy Commissioner, Baseball Administration and Chief Legal Officer for the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, and reports to Commissioner Manfred. In that capacity, he is responsible for overseeing MLB’s Labor Relations Department, Baseball Operations Department, Human Resources Department, Department of Investigations, Diversity Department, Government Affairs Department, Security Department and…
Congressman Joseph Kennedy III has dedicated his career to social and economic justice, fighting for the basic needs of every American family and a political system that is inclusive, representative, and fair. The U.S. Representative for Massachusetts’s 4th congressional district from 2013-2021, he ran for office to tackle the systemic inequities–from health care and housing…
Betty Liu is the Chief Experience Officer at Intercontinental Exchange and Executive Vice Chairman for NYSE Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Exchange. In both roles, Liu is charged with enhancing and innovating the customer experience across the entire organization, as well as helping elevate relationships with the C-suite of the Exchange’s thousands of business…
Niclas Kjellström-Matseke is a Founding Partner and Head of Europe & Africa for 17 Asset Management, which structures their business around the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Kjellström-Matseke is a recognized international business leader with a background as a CEO and international investor in Europe and Africa. In addition to his role at 17 Asset…
University: Saint Paul College (Saint Paul, Minn.) Major: Public Affairs Favorite song at the moment: Motivation, Normani Go-to album when I need a pick-me-up: Ciara, Goodies Series we should all be binging: Power What motivates you to be a changemaker in your community? Having already known the trials of emigrating from Liberia to America, foster…
University: Howard University (Washington, D.C.) Major: Fine Arts (BFA) Favorite song at the moment: BMO by Ari Lennox Go-to album when I need a pick-me-up: In The Zone by Britney Spears Series we should all be binging: Pose on FX What motivates you to be a changemaker in your community? Firstly, the idea of changing…
University: Texas State University (San Marcos, Texas) Major: Public Administration Minor: Criminal Justice Favorite song at the moment: Coax & Botany by Gus Dapperton Go-to album when I need a pick-me-up: Cuz I Love You by Lizzo Series we should all be binging: Mindhunter What motivates you to be a changemaker in your community? I’m…
University: Old Dominion University (Norfolk, Va.) Major: Psychology Favorite song at the moment: Self Love by Dreamville, Ari Lennox & Bas Go-to album when I need a pick-me-up: 7 by Lil Nas X Series we should all be binging: Shameless What motivates you to be a changemaker in your community? I have four younger brothers…
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