Lani is the founder of Clean Water Here, a global movement to improve the world’s access to sustainable, safe drinking water by raising awareness, supporting research & education, and advocating for underserved communities in the US and abroad. Prior to Clean Water Here, Lani was Co-Founder and CEO of Watermill Express, the largest drive-up pure drinking water company in the U.S. with 1,300 locations saving over 15 billion plastic bottles from entering the country’s landfills. As a philanthropist, Lani’s goal is to improve the lives of women and girls through WASH, economic empowerment, and entrepreneurship. She has served on various non-profit boards and was an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award winner in 2019.
American Academy President Laurie Patton to Receive Concordia’s 2026 Leadership Award for Civil Society
The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce Dr. Laurie L. Patton, President of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, as the second of three recipients of the 2026
