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Jeffrey Rosen and the National Constitution Center: Visit—Learn—Debate
Jeffrey Rosen is the president & CEO of the National Constitution Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate the public about the U.S. Constitution. Located steps from Independence Hall in historic Philadelphia, the Center engages millions of citizens as an interactive museum, national town hall and provider of nonpartisan resources for civic education.
Alicia Wallace of All Across Africa: Making & Selling Products That Strengthen Africa
Alicia Wallace is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of All Across Africa. Known as, AAA the company is a social business working to create thousands of jobs by designing, training and exporting products from rural parts of Africa, thus using business as a change-agent for poverty in the developing world.
Ellen Hwang, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation: Reimagining Public Spaces
In Philadelphia, Knight Foundation focuses on the power of public spaces to unite and strengthen the city. In partnership with the city and other funders, they piloted Reimagining the Civic Commons, an initiative to connect and reinvigorate public spaces such as parks, trails, recreation centers and libraries. Their goal is to bring together people from all backgrounds, develop new local leaders and foster a more vibrant, engaged community.
Bill Valerio and the Woodmere Art Museum: Art for Philadelphians by Philadelphians
Dr. William Valerio serves as the director and CEO of Woodmere Art Museum. As a result of Dr. Valerio’s leadership, Woodmere has become an increasingly vital presence in the cultural life of the region with steady growth in attendance, membership, and community involvement. By organizing almost one hundred exhibitions and enlarging and digitizing the Museum’s collection, Dr. Valerio has elevated the visibility of Philadelphia’s artists.
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Robert Rimm
Managing Editor, Arch Street Press
David Castro
CEO of the Institute for Leadership Education, Advancement and Development
Innovate Podcast hosts Robert Rimm and David Castro talk to groundbreaking social entrepreneurs and changemakers making positive social impact on the world with creative strategies to address intractable problems—from the environment and human rights to food and education—that directly affect the quality of life for countless people.
Robert and David explore what motivates mission-driven changemakers: their sources of inspiration, insights, challenges and successes, strategies, business models and vision for the future. Listen… and be inspired.
