Paths to Leadership
September 26, 2018 | Read Time: 2 minutes
Social-purpose leaders share their inspiration on LeaderStories.org.
Creating the Next Generation of Changemakers
My Name My Story, founded by Amit Dodani, empowers and develops changemakers based on the belief that stories inspire empathy, and empathy drives change.
Balancing Need With Capacity
How to balance need with capacity, identify priorities, and know where you can bring the biggest value is critical to Danielle Guindo of Read Alliance.
(Em)Powering Public Support for Our Schools
It wasn’t until joining DonorsChoose, which allows donors to directly support teachers and classrooms, that Margie Cadet truly realized her leadership potential.
Art and Resistance Through Education
Marissa Gutierrez-Vicario shares her leadership journey, her vision, and what drives her to support the next generation of creative changemakers.
Equity Through and Within Philanthropy
Tamir Novotny shares his insights on equity and cultivating diverse leaders in philanthropy — and why it’s good to be a little bit in over your head if you want to grow.
Grow Your Business, Advocate for a Cause
Dissa Ahdanisa works with companies and through social media to grow her enterprise while achieving key advocacy goals.
Telling the Arab-American Story
Devon Akmon, director of the Arab American Museum in Dearborn, Mich., believes art is a powerful way to drive dialogue and connect us all.
Conspiring for Social Justice
A self-described “co-conspirator in social justice,” Dr. Laura Emiko Soltis empowers undocumented students in the U.S. to break down barriers.
Promoting STEM in Chile
Oscar Contreras-Villarroel connects students to science, technology, engineering, and math career skills and pathways.
Inspiring Students Through Hip-Hop
An after-school hip-hop program became a part of the school curriculum — and won a state Emmy Award — thanks to teacher Quan Neloms.
Transforming Classical Theater in Harlem
Ty Jones builds bridges between young actors of color and local audiences. He shares his transformative vision — and what gets him going and helps him stay motivated.
Dream Big, Dream Bold, Then Do
Wesner Pierre knows just how essential caring adults and safe spaces are to a young person striving to overcome housing, health, education, language, and other barriers.