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National Athlete From Afghanistan Advocates for Women’s Solidarity for Peace and Leadership

In Game Changers, gender equality, Publisher Channel, womensempowerment, Youth by Blessing Enofe

National Athlete From Afghanistan Advocates for Women’s Solidarity for Peace and Leadership and launches her soccer academy for kids.

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Game Changer: Michael Soskil (United States)

In Climate, Game Changers 16 by Mary Kurek

Michael Soskil, Executive Director of Take Action Global, Inc. and 2017-2018 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year, is determined to make learning meaningful for every child and to empower students and teachers as positive change agents in their communities. For his innovative work in education, Michael was named one of the top-10 teachers in the world and a finalist for the …

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Game Changer: Stephen Fern (Switzerland)

In Climate, Game Changers 16 by Mary Kurek

Stephen Fern is the Chairman of G9 Ark.  Following Law School, Stephen qualified as a chartered accountant with Arthur Andersen before establishing a financial education business which he sold in 1999.  He established the G9 in 2003, working with global business families to drive private capital into Impact, and developing a plan to end the climate crisis. (Editor’s Note:  We …

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Game Changer: John Shegerian (United States)

In Climate, environment, Game Changers 16, Planet by Mary Kurek

John Shegerian is a serial social entrepreneur who focuses on solving global problems through game-changing innovation to build successful, socially responsible impact companies.  As co-founder and Executive Chairman of ERI, he has played a significant role in paving the way for the electronic recycling and ITAD industries as a whole. Building ERI from the ground up, Shegerian has helped lead …

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Game Changer: Katherine Foster (United States)

In Fintech, Game Changers 16 by Mary Kurek

Katherine Foster is CIO of the Sustainable Digital Finance Alliance a public-private partnership between the UN Environment Program and Ant Financial Services Group, and partner to the UN SDG’s Task Force for Digital Financing of the Sustainable Development Goals. Katherine has been spearheading initiatives at the nexus of innovation, policy, and sustainable development for over 25 years. A former Canadian …

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Game Changer: Cassia Moraes (Brazil)

In Game Changers 16 by Mary Kurek

Cassia is the Founder and CEO of Youth Climate Leaders, a social enterprise that trains and connects young people with networks and opportunities to start their careers as climate leaders. She has experience working on sustainable development and international cooperation in the public, private, and third sectors. Previously, she has served as Deputy Executive Coordinator at the Brazilian Forum on …

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One To Watch: Tim Fitzpatrick (Health Tech)

In Game Changers, Game Changers Health Tech 12, Health Tech, News by Mary Kurek

Tim Fitzpatrick Co-Founder and CEO, IKONA Health, US Why This Focus of Impact: Tim Fitzpatrick is definitely “one to watch” in health tech over the next year.  Tim co-founded IKONA Health because of his experiences as a VA patient while serving in the US Navy. After eighteen months filled with several back surgeries and hundreds of painful wound care treatments, …

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Game Changer Kim Webber (Health Tech)

In Game Changers, Game Changers Health Tech 12, Health Tech by Mary Kurek

Dr. Kim Webber, Principal Consultant, Health Strategy Consulting, Australia Why This Focus of Impact: Kim Webber on Health Tech starts here:  Kim is an independent consultant supporting organizations and governments to understand how digital health can support the way health care is delivered.  She believes digital health can address many of the issues facing the health system and can support …

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Game Changer Monica Trujillo (Health Tech)

In Game Changers, Game Changers Health Tech 12, Health Tech by Mary Kurek

Dr. Monica Trujillo MBBS MPH FRACMA FACHI Sen. Director, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Clinical Information Officer, Australia and Asia-Pac Why This Focus of Impact: Monica Trujillo on Health Tech starts here:  As Senior Director, Chief Medical Officer, and Chief Clinical Information Officer of Cerner, Australia and Asia Pac, Dr. Trujillo leads Cerner’s highly skilled team of doctors, nurses, and clinicians …

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Game Changer Berne Gibbons (Health Tech)

In Game Changers, Game Changers Health Tech 12, Health Tech by Mary Kurek

Berne Gibbons, Digital Healthcare Consultant/Speaker/Executive Search, Australia Why This Focus of Impact:  Berne Gibbons on Health Tech starts here:  Berne is a respected leader in the healthcare industry with a background in Nursing, Pharmaceutical Industry, and Digital Technology spanning 40 years. She has been committed to advancing digital health in Australia for the past 12 years. The passion for digital …