Jacob M. Schlesinger

by Sarah Strang | May 11, 2020

President, United States-Japan Foundation Washington, D.C Jacob M. Schlesinger is president and CEO of the United States-Japan Foundation, an organization that gives grants and runs a fellowship program dedicated to bolstering relations between the two countries. ...

Isaac Stein

by Sarah Strang | May 11, 2020

Former Founder and President of Waverley Associates, Inc. Atherton, CA Isaac Stein is the Founder and former President of Waverley Associates, Inc. a private investment firm. He currently serves as a director of SRI International, a director of four mutual funds...

Hans van Alebeek

by Sarah Strang | May 11, 2020

Board Advisor, former Consumer Products COO Portland, OR; Amsterdam, The Netherlands Hans van Alebeek enjoys helping consumer-focused companies grow and get better. He was a member of Nike’s senior leadership team for almost two decades as the company quadrupled to...

Sindy Braun

by Sarah Strang | May 11, 2020

Non-Profit Board Member, former VP and Strategic Advisor, VMware San Mateo, CA With 30+ years of experience in the software industry focused on continually adding value to high-tech enterprises, customers, and diverse global employees, Sindy Braun brings her...

Glenn Osaka

by Sarah Strang | Apr 23, 2020

Consulting Executive, Advisor, and Board Director San Jose, CA Glenn Osaka is an experienced Silicon Valley high technology executive. He has over 35 years’ experience with organizations from the “seed” stage to Fortune 50 global operations. His senior executive roles...

Sarah Epstein

by hilary | Aug 9, 2019

Professional Independent Recipe Tester/Editor Palo Alto, California Sarah Epstein’s passion for cooking began at an early age and eventually led her to the doors of Sunset Magazine where she was a member of the food team for almost 18 years. Her role included...

John G. (Jack) Keene, MD

by hilary | Aug 6, 2019

Physician Rhinebeck, New York Jack Keene has been a clinician, administrator, and entrepreneur for over 30 years. He started his career as a faculty member at the University of Chicago, serving as the Emergency Medical Services Director for the South Side of the city....

Mary Laurence (Mimi) Dunne, MD

by hilary | Aug 6, 2019

Former Director, Supportive Care Medicine, Health Quest Medical System Rhinebeck, New York Dr. Mimi Dunne, a pioneer in end-of-life care in New York State, is passionate about opportunities for growth and development. A leader in palliative medicine in New York’s...

Mireya Vargas

by hilary | May 1, 2019

Director and Founder Centre for Well-being and Sustainability (USA and Latin America) Centro Lyra (Venezuela) Miami, Florida Mireya Vargas is a passionate agent of change, a social innovator and a researcher. As Director and Founder of Centro Lyra (Venezuela) and...

Juliette Feeney-Timsit

by hilary | May 1, 2019

Independent Philanthropy Consultant and Advisor Lakeville, Connecticut Juliette Feeney-Timsit is a dual French/US citizen and was a board member and Director (France) of the French American Charitable Trust (FACT), a family foundation based in San Francisco and Paris...