MEET THE 2026 HONOREES
Discover their journeys of
resilience, inspiration and hope.
resilience, inspiration and hope.
Amanda Rice
THE CHICK MISSION
REDUCED INEQUALITIES
Arielle Galinsky
THE LEGACY PROJECT, INC.
GOOD HEALTH & WELL-BEING
Chanel Power
MENTOR ME COLLECTIVE
DECENT WORK & ECONOMIC GROWTH
Christie Brungardt
JANA'S CAMPAIGN
GENDER EQUALITY
Christy Vogel
SOUNDING JOY
GOOD HEALTH & WELL-BEING
Emily Cho
JUVIE FOR STEM
QUALITY EDUCATION
Jordan Pine
GREENLIGHT OPERATION
PEACE, JUSTICE & STRONG INSTITUTIONS
Marisa Hamamoto
INFINITE FLOW DANCE
REDUCED INEQUALITIES
Maya Bird-Murphy
MOBILE MAKERS CHICAGO
SUSTAINABLE CITIES & COMMUNITIES
Vy Le
WHEREWEAR
RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
ALUMNAE SPOTLIGHT
CLASS OF 2008
Gracie Cavnar
Gracie Cavnar, founder of Recipe for Success Foundation, is celebrating the organization's 20th Anniversary as she mentors the next generation to carry the mission forward. Since 2005, Recipe for Success has combated childhood obesity through Seed-to-Plate Nutrition Education™—a hands-on culinary and gardening curriculum now scaled nationwide. At Hope Farms, a seven-acre urban agriculture showcase in Houston, children cook what they harvest and families rediscover shared meals.
CLASS OF 2014
Rachel R. Jackson
Rachel R. Jackson, founder of Project Compassion, is marking 20 years of service with two honors: an Illinois State Senate Recognition and a 2025 Women's History Month distinction from the Illinois State Comptroller. Having served more than 200,000 individuals, Project Compassion continues building pathways to stability for homeless and low-income women, youth, and families through education, hot meals, and compassionate outreach across Illinois.
CLASS OF 2024
Jahnavi Rao
Jahnavi Rao, founder of New Voters, is launching the New Voters 250 Fellowship as America turns 250, empowering 125 student leaders with mentorship, civic training, and a national peer network. Fellows will run 250 voter registration drives, learn about issues shaping their communities, and apply those skills to produce tangible local impact. In summer 2026, fellows will convene in Washington, D.C. for a national summit.
CLASS OF 2008
Gracie Cavnar
Gracie Cavnar, founder of Recipe for Success Foundation, is celebrating the organization's 20th Anniversary as she mentors the next generation to carry the mission forward. Since 2005, Recipe for Success has combated childhood obesity through Seed-to-Plate Nutrition Education™—a hands-on culinary and gardening curriculum now scaled nationwide. At Hope Farms, a seven-acre urban agriculture showcase in Houston, children cook what they harvest and families rediscover shared meals.
CLASS OF 2014
Rachel R. Jackson
Rachel R. Jackson, founder of Project Compassion, is marking 20 years of service with two honors: an Illinois State Senate Recognition and a 2025 Women's History Month distinction from the Illinois State Comptroller. Having served more than 200,000 individuals, Project Compassion continues building pathways to stability for homeless and low-income women, youth, and families through education, hot meals, and compassionate outreach across Illinois.
CLASS OF 2024
Jahnavi Rao
Jahnavi Rao, founder of New Voters, is launching the New Voters 250 Fellowship as America turns 250, empowering 125 student leaders with mentorship, civic training, and a national peer network. Fellows will run 250 voter registration drives, learn about issues shaping their communities, and apply those skills to produce tangible local impact. In summer 2026, fellows will convene in Washington, D.C. for a national summit.
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