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"I strongly believe in education as the ultimate form of empowerment," — Shauna Mei

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Lindsey Wilner

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Artist/ Managing Partner , TumericALIVE

Q: Can you share with us an experience of giving that was extremely rewarding or transformational?

A: When I was in college, I volunteered in the pediatric intensive care unit at Dartmouth Hospital in New Hampshire. While volunteering there, I met some of the most fragile, beautiful children I’ve ever seen. Just being there was extremely special, but one day a child told me that I was his angel. It was probably one of the most moving ... READ MORE »

ReshmaForbes

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Founder, Girls Who Code

Q: What cause(s) have you chosen to support and why does it resonate with you?

A: Closing the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) gap in education and empowering girls to become the engineers and entrepreneurs of the future. READ MORE »

NellMerlino

Nell Merlino ON Giving Back

Founder & President, Count Me In for Women's Economic Independence

Q: Can you share with us an experience of giving that was extremely rewarding or transformational?

A: I am very fortunate to be able to experience this at our live events during the Make Mine a Million $ Business program pitch feedback sessions. There is something about coming to a period in your life when you know things that are valuable to others. I enjoy being able to share those things, without charging an arm and a leg, ... READ MORE »

Caryn Effron

Caryn Effron ON Giving Back

Founder, GoGirl Finance

Q: What cause(s) have you chosen to support and why does it resonate with you?

A: I sit on the Board of Say Yes To Education. I'm passionate about providing education to inner city children. I really believe that education is the pathway to a better life. It breaks the cycles of poverty, early pregnancy and incarceration. Young people need to feel there is hope for a better life. READ MORE »

Osi Mizrahi

Osi Mizrahi ON Giving Back

Director, Serve the flow

Q: What cause(s) have you chosen to support and why does it resonate with you?

A: I support Women to Women International; I grew up in Israel where war was part of our daily life. I know the importance of supporting women. My mom took care of 4 kids herself, sometimes for months.  I know the power of women and I believe that it takes a whole village of women to raise a child. READ MORE »