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Reflecting on 30 Years…

Dena Fontno-Gray, HIV Prevention Program Manager for the City of Houston, looks back on major accomplishments in the fight against HIV/AIDS for the past 30 years.
June 8, 2011 at 11:13 AM ET by Dena Fontno Gray, Dena Fontno-Gray

Promoting the Dialogue on HIV/AIDS

Christian Castro, a Program Director in the Latino Commission on AIDS, describes the importance of mobilizing communities and sharing stories to better address HIV/AIDS.
June 7, 2011 at 1:00 PM ET by Christian F. Castro

Champions of Change: HIV/AIDS – 30 Years of Activism on the Frontlines

Brian Bond, Deputy Director of the Office of Public Engagement, commemorates thirty years of the fight against HIV/AIDS. The anniversary marks an opportunity to raise awareness and improve research on this pandemic.
June 6, 2011 at 5:18 PM ET by Brian Bond

From Immigration to Integration: One Immigrant at a Time

Champion of Change Nancy Newton talks about her experience visiting the White House and the successes of her efforts in her community.
June 4, 2011 at 12:07 PM ET by Nancy Newton

Engaging Immigrant Health Professionals

José Ramón Fernández-Peña writes about his experience at the White House during a Champions of Change roundtable on immigrant integration.
June 2, 2011 at 11:45 AM ET by José Ramón Fernández-Peña

Champions of Change: Immigrant Integration

Felicia Escobar, Senior Policy Advisor for the Domestic Policy Council, describes a White House roundtable on immigrant integration.
May 31, 2011 at 4:57 PM ET by Felicia Escobar

Champions of Change: Investing in Infrastructure for a More Competitive Economy

During National Transportation Week, members of the transportation industry participated in a roundtable at the White House to discuss how investments in infrastructure enable our economy to be more competitive.
May 25, 2011 at 1:11 PM ET by Jo Ellen Sines

Investing in Infrastructure to Create Jobs and Stimulate the Economy

Following a roundtable at the White House on transportation, civil engineer Kathy Caldwell discusses the importance of investing in American infrastructure.
May 24, 2011 at 11:08 AM ET by Kathy Caldwell

Confronting Challenges to Educators and Students

Kristine Woleck, a K-5 Mathematics Coordinator and U.S. Department of Education Classroom Fellow, discusses how schools, parents, and students can work together to prepare children for a global economy.
May 13, 2011 at 5:38 PM ET by Kristine Woleck

Champions of Change: In the Classroom

Pioneer High School teacher, Tracey Van Dusen, discusses the importance of professional development opportunities and enriched curriculum to make America's students competitive in a global economy.
May 11, 2011 at 11:28 AM ET by Tracey Van Dusen

The Power of Vision and Teacher Support

Champion of Change Eric Kehn, Louisiana's 2010 Regional Teacher of the Year, discusses the importance of supporting teachers.
May 10, 2011 at 9:57 AM ET by Eric Kehn

Taking the Time to Listen

Linda Yaron, a Teacher Ambassador Fellow and English teacher in Los Angeles, California, talks about working with the White House and the Department of Education.
May 4, 2011 at 3:58 PM ET by Linda Yaron

Working Together to Keep Our Children Happy and Healthy

Steve Jayson, an Executive Chef for more than 21 years, shares his story of using his experience as a chef to help bring healthy, fresh food choices into Central Florida schools.
May 3, 2011 at 4:34 PM ET by Steve Jayson

The Health and Well-being of Our Children

Child nutritionist Cyndie Story shares her experience of encouraging children to make healthy choices and encourages others to do the same.
May 2, 2011 at 5:54 PM ET by Cyndie Story

Champions of Change: Moving Chefs to School in New Haven, Connecticut

Chef Tim Cipriano writes about his work to get quality food into New Haven Public Schools.
April 29, 2011 at 11:16 AM ET by Tim Cipriano

Champions of Change: Autrey Mill Middle School Cooking Club

Carlin Breinig writes about her work with the Autrey Mill Middle School Cooking Club in Alpharetta, Georgia, and how they're working to give kids healthy food options.
April 28, 2011 at 5:44 PM ET by Carlin Breinig

Champions of Change: Chefs Move to Schools

Champions of Change is a weekly initiative to highlight Americans who are helping our country rise to the many challenges of the 21st century. Garrett Berdan, a chef volunteering in schools to encourage healthy eating and combat childhood obesity, shares his experience.
April 27, 2011 at 2:57 PM ET by Garrett Berdan, RD

Champions of Change: Winning the Race to Educate Our Kids

Parents who are making an impact in their communities through their involvement in education came to a roundtable at the White House to share their experiences and ideas on strengthening our schools.
April 21, 2011 at 5:27 PM ET by Nikki Sutton

Building a Greener Tomorrow

Kimberly Lewis from Greenbuild talks about the work her organization is doing to improve energy efficiency in U.S. buildings, and what she learned from the Champions of Change: Clean Energy roundtable at the White House.
April 15, 2011 at 5:04 PM ET by Kimberly Lewis

Window to An Energy Efficient Future

Pella Corporation is producing windows that help homes and businesses reduce their energy costs and usage. Chris Simpson, the Senior VP of Marketing and Sales for Pella, talks about what he learned from the Champions of Change: Clean Energy roundtable at the White House.
April 15, 2011 at 1:55 PM ET by Chris Simpson

Training Workers of Today for the Clean Energy Jobs of Tomorrow

Jon Boggiano, an attendee of the Champions of Change: Clean Energy roundtable, talks about the work his company is doing to prepare a generation of workers with the skills for a clean energy economy.
April 14, 2011 at 4:54 PM ET by Jon Boggiano

Champions of Change: Harnessing the Power of Community and Clean Energy

"Champions of Change" is a series profiling Americans whose work is helping our country rise to the many challenges of the 21st century. Will Byrne, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of The DC Project, a non-profit organized around the mission of creating clean energy career opportunities, shares his experience.
April 13, 2011 at 11:50 AM ET by Will Byrne

Champions of Change: Lessons from Returned Peace Corps Volunteers

"Champions of Change" is a new series profiling Americans whose work is helping our country rise to the many challenges of the 21st century. This first group is made up of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.
April 5, 2011 at 11:56 AM ET by Jon Carson