We believe that true leadership can come from anywhere—from boardrooms to classrooms, from City Hall to city streets. It takes guts to change the world—and our leaders are helping to do so, each in their own unique way.
Chris Penn
9-year Grand Circle Associate
They're like "miniature Extreme Home Makeovers" with a maximum amount of heart. Learn how this "real-life Santa Claus" helps families go from homeless shelters to real homes of their own.
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Angeles Arrien
Cultural Anthropologist & Honorary Foundation Director
What do cultural diversity and ecological diversity have in common? Plenty, if you ask Angeles Arrien—including the risk of extinction. Find out how her "perennial wisdoms" tie us to the earth itself.
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Kristina Tester
Philanthropist & Future Harvard Freshman
She's not exactly OAT's typical demographic—but then, she's far from a typical teen. Find out how a trip to Africa with her grandmother changed Kristina's life, and how she's inspiring kids to help their peers across the world.
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