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Do ‘Most Powerful Women’ Lists Exacerbate the Problem?

The loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg presents an opportunity to reflect on the great impact one life can make on the world. When trailblazers live long lives as she did, we can evaluate what has changed over the decades, contrasting the society...
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Richard Ditizio

CEO, Milken Institute
Richard Ditizio is the Chief Executive Officer of the Milken Institute, responsible for all pillars and departments across the organization's global footprint. Under his leadership, the Institute expanded its staff and programmatic work to Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.
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Women in the Workforce: How California Measures Up

California is one of the world’s largest economies, home to 53 of the Fortune 500 companies and a leader in industries ranging from agriculture to financial services, tourism, and technology. However, strong economic performance is not...
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Jessica Jackson

Formerly Milken Institute
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Financial Inclusion: The Platform to Prosper

Fundamental to driving prosperity is the ability of individuals to participate in the global economy and thereby take ownership of their futures. One of the greatest barriers to prosperity is limited access to useful and affordable...
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Simon Paris

CEO, Finastra; Non-executive Director, Everbridge, Thomson Reuters
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Power of Ideas

Mental Wellness: A Key to More Prosperous Communities

If we want to create a prosperous future, we need to invest in our young people—not just in their academic success, financial literacy, or physical health but also in their mental and emotional wellness. As a mother and the head of Born...
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Cynthia Germanotta

President and Co-Founder, Born This Way Foundation
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