Debra Jones
Connecting the Dots
On this episode of Connecting the Dots we welcome Debra Jones (@dajones17), Director of Global Advocacy Campaigns at Lumos. Debra is a world-renowned advocate for child rights, health, sustainable development. We learn about Lumos’ mission of shining the light on forgotten children, and its vision to provide all children with loving, nurturing homes by 2050. We delve into Debra’s professional journey, and her advice for young professionals that are interested in pursuing a career in social justice.
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Michael Fraccaro
Connecting the Dots
On today’s episode of Connecting the Dots, we sit down with global business leader and Chief People Officer at MasterCard, Michael Fraccaro (@mfraccaro). We discuss Michael’s perspective on the role of human capital in a multinational corporation, and the art of honing individual talent from onboarding to the C-Suite. We also dive into the role of private sector companies in driving global change, and how to allocate investments for social progress that are both meaningful and sustainable.
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Sylvana Sinha
Connecting the Dots
On this episode of Connecting the Dots we sit down with top social entrepreneur Sylvana Q. Sinha. Sinha is the founder and CEO of Praava Health, a network of family health centers in Bangladesh. We discuss Sinha’s integrated approach to healthcare, and how she has leveraged technology to improve patient experience. We learn about Sinha’s perspective on gender diversity at Praava Health and in the healthcare industry more broadly – as well as her exciting personal journey and insights.
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Joe Colombano Part 2
Connecting the Dots
This two-part episode of Connecting the Dots features Joe Colombano, who as Director of the UN SDG office was instrumental in creating and coordinating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In part 2, we gain insight into Colombano’s unique professional journey as a curious young backpacker to a World Bank economic analyst and then to one of the most prestigious advisers in the world.
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Joe Colombano
Connecting the Dots
In part 1, we discuss Colombano’s position as the economic adviser to former United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon. We touch on the architecture of goals and on their ambitious mandate to eradicate global poverty, hunger and much more. In part 2, we gain insight into Colombano’s unique professional journey as a curious young backpacker to a World Bank economic analyst and then to one of the most prestigious advisers in the world.
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Yaël Eisenstat
Connecting the Dots
On this episode of Connecting the Dots, we are joined by the remarkable thought leader and strategist, Yaël Eisenstat. We discuss Eisenstat’s illustrious career path, as a CIA officer, a National Security Adviser to Vice President Biden and as the Global Head of Elections Integrity Operations at Facebook. Our conversation explores Eisenstat’s perspective on the erosion of civic discourse in the US, the impact of polarization on our democracy and her personal insights on how to make a meaningful career.
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Connecting the Dots-Nicholas Kristof
Connecting the Dots
On this episode of Connecting the Dots, we sit down with Pulitzer Prize Winner and celebrated New York Times journalist, Nicholas Kristof. Our conversation covered issues of economic inequality and social injustices in modern America, as well as the empathy gap affecting its citizens. We also dive into Kristof’s professional (and serendipitous) journey, from a keen young journalist to an esteemed author and renowned advocate for social justice.
info_outlineThis two-part episode of Connecting the Dots features Joe Colombano, who as Director of the UN SDG office was instrumental in creating and coordinating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In part 1, we discuss Colombano’s position as the economic adviser to former United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon. We touch on the architecture of goals and on their ambitious mandate to eradicate global poverty, hunger and much more. In part 2, we gain insight into Colombano’s unique professional journey as a curious young backpacker to a World Bank economic analyst and then to one of the most prestigious advisers in the world.