Debra Ruh, Founder & CEO of Ruh Global IMPACT, has quite a personal story about why she is so passionate about making sure the conversation and spotlight on diversity include persons with disabilities. Those disabilities range from physical to mental issues – an area many might not have considered. Debra does, and she can give you numbers and tell you …
Deputy High Commissioner, World Humanity Commission, Samuel Verniero (US)
From Ambassador Verniero: “In 2015, I suffered several strokes from a terminal rare blood cancer-polycythemia vera w/ GI AV malformations (aneurysms). The resulting symptoms/strokes have terminally/permanently disabled my physical being, not my limited spirit. Years of physicians ignoring symptom complaints exacerbated present conditions.” Publisher’s note: Before this spotlight was completed, Ambassador Verniero found himself in the hospital once again. Still, …