Amber Benson, and the the nTelos Wireless team, saw a need, met it and are now able to provide exstensive and affordable broadband service to rural areas once untouched by the technology.
As a manager for Venture Communications Cooperative in South Dakota, Janelle's goal is to connect unserved and underserved communities so that all Americans can be "connected to the global economy for job opportunities, commerce, healthcare, education and a myriad of other benefits."
Philip D. Guerin, Director of Environmental Systems for the Department of Public Works and Parks, for the City of Worcester, MA, explains how all levels of government can work together to make environmental advances.
February 15, 2012 at 1:30 PM ET by Philip Guerin, Philip D. Guerin
The north entrance of Dallas-Fort Worth International is considered the world's eighth busiest, and Sam Swan, Project Manager for the DFW Connector Project is helping to innovate the design and construction of a new connector-- making sure it no longer holds the notorious title.
Dr. Jana Davis utilizes new technolgies and resources, working with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, to bring a new perspective on environmental innovation to urban settings.
February 15, 2012 at 1:30 PM ET by Dr. Jana Davis , Jana Davis
Transportation is key for New Yorkers, and Henry Perahia explains how his work at the New York City Department of Transportation has rehabilitated bridges formerly in "poor" condition -- improving the city's infrastructure and safety.
Cliff Boro is the Co-Founder and CEO of Zui.com, a web browser that empowers children to safely and independently explore and enjoy over 5 million parent-and-teacher reviewed websites, games, images and YouTube videos.
Iftiin is the channel, but service is the conduit. Fatima Hassan triggers action and promotes awareness, as she gives "light" to those in dire need of global support.
Through her work with the Interfaith Service Youth Corps and Face to Face | Faith-to-Faith programs, Ilhan Dahlir proves that it can be our differences that foster the greatest commonalities.
January 31, 2012 at 12:00 PM ET by Ilhan Dahir, Ilhan Dahlir
A philanthropist, activist, and organizer, Solome Lemma devotes her time helping to establish "Africans in the Diaspora (AiD), a new organization that aims to unleash the philanthropic and intellectual capital of the Diaspora to advance sustainable development in Africa."
Abdi Roble is the Founder and the Executive Director for the Somali Documentary Project, a nonprofit dedicated to archive the Somali Diaspora worldwide, educate the hosting communities and advocate for the plight of the refugees.
The lead social media strategist for the Connect4Climate campaign at the World Bank, in 2007, TMS Ruge saw the power in connecting people and entrepreunership, as co-founder for Project Diaspora.
A high school senior, Mohamed “MJ” Jama has already become a leader in his community, co-founding the Cedar Riverside Youth Council and serving on several community organizations.
Founder and CEO of the Ethiopian Community Development Council, Dr. Tsehaye Teferra, strives to create public awareness about Ethopian immigrants and refugees--"about their challenges and successes; and to serve as a bridge between them and the larger community."
Through Blessed Coffee (BC), Tebabu Assefa, links the rich resources of Africa to the ingenuity of American business. The result is a unqiue business model promoting social business and benefitting the masses.
Semhar Araia uncovers the success, resilience and tremendous opportunity the women from the Horn of Africa posess, through founding and working with the Diaspora African Women's Network (DAWN).
Nini Legesse dreams of eliminating poverty through education and works to make that vision a reality through Wegene Ethiopian Foundation (WEF), a non-profit that she founded, to support impoverished families and enrolled homeless children in schools.
January 31, 2012 at 9:41 AM ET by Nini Legsse, Nini Legesse
Derived from her passion for the synergy between academics and activism, Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg, as the founder and Executive Director of Akili Dada, invests in high-acheiving young African women from underprivileged backgrounds, with a passion for social change.
Sagal Ali, Program Lead for Ready to Read Corps, touches the lives and minds of children in the greater Columbus metropolitan area, by providing essential tools for literacy, made possible by the program's $1.5 million successes.
Bertha Castaneda, a rising senior Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, D.C., made a tremendous committment to community service when she started a kids' summer day camp, at age 14.
With over 50 years of experience in the archdiocese as a teacher, principal, and administrator, Annette “Mickey” Lentz currently serves as the Archdiocese of Indianapolis as chancellor fostering collaboration among schools and developing partnerships with higher education institutions.
Paul Krebbs effects change in the lives of Catholic high school students at All Hallows High School, in New York, by raising funds to provide them second-to-none education.
