During this inspiring Fireside Chat, New York Times bestseller and former CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation, Wes Moore, will share his inspiring life story and perspective on how philanthropy can help address poverty. Wes led the Robin Hood Foundation to one of its strongest years in the anti-…

How do you change the narrative of a continent that has been entrenched in people’s minds for hundreds of years? The story of Africa is one that is often told by outsiders through frames that no longer serve this dynamic and evolving continent. Storytelling is a powerful way to shift…

The remarkable transformation of Ashley Stewart, one of the country’s largest brands serving Black women, is a story about how trusting relationships make us all better. Under the leadership of then chairman and CEO, James Rhee, Ashley Stewart overcame impossible odds to bring the company out…

Sharon Alpert became the fourth president and first female leader of The Nathan Cummings Foundation in November 2015. A seasoned philanthropic leader, Sharon has more than 20 years of experience working at the intersection of inequality and environmental issues. Sharon served as the vice president…

Brennan Gould is the president and CEO of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation – a grantmaker whose mission it is to drive positive, sustainable change in Charlottesville and surrounding communities. Prior to becoming president, Brennan served as director of the foundation’s…