Richard E. Stearns, President | |
| Rich is President of the U.S. offices of World Vision, one of the world’s leading humanitarian organizations. His life demonstrates not only passion and commitment but also humility, spontaneity, and a genuine desire to serve. As he works energetically to engage Americans in World Vision’s global mission, his insight and sense of humor inspire them to help transform our world. Read More... | |
Angela Mason, Special Advocate for Women and Children | |
| Angela travels the world on humanitarian missions. She is an award-winning speaker and her presentations are sprinkled with stories, humor and hope. For those who are wondering what one person can do to make a difference for the world’s children, Angela and her life story show us how. Read More... | |
Bwalya Melu, Program Specialist, International Programs | |
| When Bwalya talks about AIDS and Africa, there’s urgency in his message. It’s personal. He’s seen family members suffer. And he knows that in places like his native Zambia, time is running out. Yet he also knows, from his work with World Vision, that there is hope. Read More... | |
Marilee Pierce Dunker, World Vision Advocate | |
| Marilee is the middle daughter of Bob Pierce, World Vision’s founder. A gifted storyteller and accomplished author, Marilee says, “I do very much what my father did by giving a name and a face to the critical needs of people served by World Vision.” Read More... | |
Steve Haas, Vice President/Chief Catalyst | |
| Steve Haas challenges Christians to "live out loud." In his role with World Vision, the former youth minister, relief worker, and pastor is a passionate advocate for the poor. He speaks to the important issues that affect communities and churches and offers ways for people to make a difference in the worldwide arena. Read More... | |
Atul Tandon, Sr VP Donor Engagement | |
| Atul oversees World Vision’s relationships with its 3.5 million donors and 8,000 church partners. With a successful 19-year career with Citigroup, he felt God calling him to serve the poor—to devote his life to the service of those living like he once did in India. Read More... | |
Princess Kasune Zulu, AIDS Advocate | |
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| Princess is a strong voice for hope as the world faces the AIDS pandemic. She offers an inspiring story that makes the crisis real. Her journey started when AIDS devastated her own family in her native Zambia. She says, “If we keep quiet, so many more people will die.” Read more... |
Reneé Stearns, Writer and Advocate for Women and Children | |
| Reneé Stearns draws on her experience and passion as a Christian, attorney and mother of five, to speak on behalf of children and their mothers. Since her husband Rich became the president of World Vision in 1998, Renee has traveled around the world to see the work of the organization, and shares stories of the women and children she meets. Read more... | |
Robert Zachritz, Director, Advocacy & Government Relations | |
| Bob Zachritz encourages Christians to boldly speak out and lobby Congress on issues of global poverty. He feels too many Christians are afraid to engage in politics, but they should. He says, "We know God cares about people who are suffering. We are 100 percent sure of that." Read more... | |