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Sheila Johnson, Founder & CEO of the Salamander Collection

"Sheila Johnson is Founder & CEO of the Salamander Collection. The company operates luxury properties centered around unique destinations in the US and the Caribbean, including Salamander Middleburg, which has achieved the Forbes Five-Star ratings for both its accommodations and spa. Ms. Johnson is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences where she serves on the Education Committee. She also serves as chairman of the College of Performing Arts at The New School. The Sheila Johnson Fellowship at the Harvard Kennedy School supported a cohort of 50 fellows. She is also a board member of the Metropolitan Opera, Jackie Robinson Foundation, Simon & Schuster Publishing Advisory Board, PBS Foundation, and a committee member of the NeuroArts Blueprint: Advancing the Science of Arts, Health and Well-Being." (PBS)

Yve-car Momperousse, CEO and founder of Kreyol Essence

"Yve-Car Momperousse is a multifaceted social entrepreneur, institutional strategist and solutions engineer with a transnational focus on social and economic development. For more than 10 years, Yve-Car has been a leader in organizational restructuring, business consulting, institutional advancement and new business ventures. She has founded and successfully managed over 8 non-profits which have led to the development of transformational communities in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. A burgeoning social entrepreneur, Yve-Car has recently founded Kreyol Essence, a premier portal for wellness-based beauty, body and healthcare products made from organic and authentic ingredients indigenous to Haiti." (Kreyol Essence)

Madeleine Shaw, Social Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, and Mentor

"Madeleine has been part of countless social impact conferences, communities and educational programs, have mentored and been peer-mentored by dozens of entrepreneurs and have spoken on the topics of social entrepreneurship, creative leadership and eco-feminist approaches to business internationally. She's written <i>The Greater Good: Social Entrepreneurship for Everyday People Who Want to Change the World</i>, an inspiring look at how a new generation of non-traditional entrepreneurs can use their personal values and vision to launch and grow world-changing ventures." (Madeleine Shaw)

Kathy Tan, Founder & CEO of Amalu, individual, couples, and group coach

"Kathy Tan is a dedicated leader on a mission to empower individuals to live unapologetically, lead authentically, and become the best versions of themselves they can be. With a Master's in Social Entrepreneurship & Change with research focused on gender-based violence: domestic violence and sexual assault in women and girls from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Michigan, she's a seasoned personal and professional development coach. Her identity as a 1st generation Chinese and Filipina American, Christian, daughter of immigrants, 4th sister of 5 siblings, aunt to 5 beautiful nieces, traveler, and dancer connects her to her work and the people she serves." (Amalu Coaching)