Richard Ekman, President of the Council of Independent Colleges, discusses supporting college leadership and enhancing public understanding of private higher education’s contributions to society.

Mike Curtin, CEO of DC Central Kitchen, discusses fighting poverty, hunger, and poor health through recycled food, culinary job training, and healthy school food programs.

Guillaume Dulfresnoy, Artistic Director of the Big Apple Circus, discusses invigorating communities through outreach programs that share the joy and wonder of classical circus.

Bob Irvin, President of American Rivers, discusses protecting and restoring wild and damaged rivers, and conserving clean water for people and nature.

Charles Lyons, President & CEO of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, discusses preventing and eliminating pediatric HIV and AIDS through research, advocacy, and treatment programs in 15 countries around the world.

Darius Mans, President & CEO of Africare, discusses working in partnership with African people to build sustainable, healthy, and productive communities.

Lisa Truitt, President of National Geographic Cinema Ventures, discusses producing and distributing National Geographic's giant-screen, 3D, and specialty films.

Kateri Callahan, President of the Alliance to Save Energy, discusses promoting energy efficiency to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment, and greater energy security.

Dorothy Stoneman, Founder & CEO of YouthBuild USA, discusses helping youth rebuild their neighborhoods and lives through leadership development and building affordable housing.

Neil Gordon, CEO of The Discovery Museums, discusses inspiring curiosity and love of learning through interactive discovery, hands-on inquiry, and scientific investigation.