Thuli Madonsela (2017) is moving South Africa toward sustainable socio-economic inclusivity. Ms. Madonsela's foundation will launch the World Day of Social Justice campaign to improve access to social justice in communities across the country.

 

Mary Jo Meisner (2017) is strengthening the skills of Massachusetts youth and adults. Governor Charlie Baker appointed Ms. Meisner to the board of the Commonwealth Corporation, the state's primary vehicle for designing and executing workforce development programs.

 

Brett Perlman (2016) is raising awareness about immigration issues in Houston. As President and CEO of the Center for Houston's Future, Mr. Perlman helped produce three short videos on these issues, including a most recent video on the impact of Hurricane Harvey.

 

Judy Perry Martinez (2015) says the ABA must "trumpet the essential values of our democracy." As the president-elect of the ABA, Ms. Perry Martinez shared her vision for the organization's future at the 2018 Midyear Meeting.

 

David Moody (2015) is sharing his story of overcoming sexual abuse to inspire others. Mr. Moody explained how he focuses on the present to overcome his trauma and find success.

 

Jeff Dunn (2014) is a CEO with a social mission. A recent article from Forbes describes Mr. Dunn's efforts to save Sesame Street and educate the world's most vulnerable children.

 

Alberto Mora (2014) is making the case for closing Guantanamo Bay Prison. Mr. Mora argues that the prison is an ineffectual and costly effort to combat terrorism in the United States.

 

Eduardo Carvalho (2013) is setting the model for education in Brazil. Mr. Carvalho helped open two model schools for children and teenagers in the country, the School 4Life and Acelera/Accelerate which focus on developing 21st century skills and nurturing entrepreneurship.

 

Paul Irving (2010) says aging populations can be a blessing for business. In a recent op-ed for Forbes, Mr. Irving explains how boomers can be a boon to society and the bottom line.