Sylvie Légère
Sylvie Légère is laser-focused on developing innovative solutions that unite people for the common good and advance the next generation of change-makers. An entrepreneur and nonprofit founder, Sylvie’s passion for women’s empowerment and inclusion was motivated by her own experiences stepping out of her comfort zone to seize opportunities. Sylvie has more than 20 years […]
H.E. Toyin Ojora Saraki
As Founder-President of The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) Her Excellency Mrs. Toyin Saraki is a Nigerian leader, advocate, and philanthropist for maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health, as well as socio-economic empowerment. Through WBFA and her Global Health advocacy, H.E Mrs. Saraki has worked with a broad range of partners that include the UNFPA, UNHCR, Medela, Nutrition International, Johnson […]
Rt. Hon. David Miliband
David Miliband is the President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee. He oversees the agency’s operations in 40 crisis-effect countries and its refugee resettlement and assistance programs throughout Europe and the Americas. The IRC’s mission is to help the world’s most vulnerable people, whose lives and livelihoods have been shattered by conflict and disaster, […]
The Hon. John Jovanovic
John Jovanovic has extensive experience in financing, investing, and business building across the energy and critical infrastructure industries, within the private sector and U.S. government. Mr. Jovanovic was nominated by President Trump to serve as Chairman and President of the Export Import Bank of the United States. Prior to his nomination, Mr. Jovanovic served as […]
Kathleen McLaughlin
Kathleen McLaughlin is executive vice president and chief sustainability officer for Walmart Inc. and president of the Walmart Foundation. Kathleen is responsible for programs that help Walmart create economic opportunity through jobs and sourcing; enhance the sustainability of food, apparel and general merchandise supply chains; and strengthen the resilience of local communities. Through business initiatives […]
H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Internationally known as Africa’s “Iron Lady,” President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is a leading promoter of peace, justice and democratic rule. She grew up in the Liberian capital of Monrovia, where she married and had four sons. President Johnson Sirleaf later moved to the United States where she earned an accounting degree from the Madison College […]
Kelly T. Clements
Kelly T. Clements joined UNHCR as Deputy High Commissioner on 6 July 2015. Clements has been closely involved with refugee and displacement issues throughout her three decade career. Before joining UNHCR, Clements was a member of the Senior Executive Service, serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration […]
Jay Collins
Jay Collins is Vice Chairman of Banking, Capital Markets, and Advisory at Citigroup, with over thirty years of leadership experience at the intersection of international finance and global policy. Collins has advised, structured, and executed complex and innovative transactions for both companies and sovereigns in over 60 countries. He is recognized as a leading advisor […]
Thomas Debass
Thomas Debass is currently serving as Chief Partnerships Officer at the U.S. Department of State, providing thought leadership on public private partnerships related to economic growth, sustainability, and innovation. He regularly gives keynotes and talks about the future of collaboration as well as the intersection of policy, business and society. Prior to his current role, […]
Rodney Ferguson
In his role as Chief Operating Officer at The Clearing, Inc. Rodney provides leadership to the business that aligns with the company’s ambition to advance operational efficiency and effectiveness while growing our market impact and reach. Prior to joining The Clearing, Rodney served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Winrock International, where he […]
H.E. Laura Chinchilla
First female President of Costa Rica (2010-2014). She also served as vice president (2006-2008), congresswoman (2002-2006), and Minister of Security and Justice (1994-1998). During her presidency, she promoted the economic recovery of Costa Rica after the world recession of the years 2007-2009; among other policies, through a strong drive to attract investment and open trade […]