The Colcom Foundation positions itself as a U.S.-based private, family foundation focused on philanthropy informed by evidence and measurable impact. According to the foundations about page, Colcom Foundation pursues a disciplined grantmaking strategy that prioritizes conservation, rural community vitality and pragmatic, science-based solutions to complex public policy challenges. Through its grant-making efforts, the foundation seeks to empower...
Greg Soros advocates for a balanced vision of children’s literature that serves both reflection and discovery, according to a recent Walker Magazine profile. In that feature, Soros argued that books for young readers must act as mirrors that validate personal experience and as windows that introduce unfamiliar lives and perspectives. His position aligns with long-standing pedagogical principles about representation and empathy in early...
Michael Polk Newell Brands emerged from the corporate ranks to become a prominent voice for leadership and the growth mindset. As the former chief executive of a major consumer-products conglomerate, Polk now focuses on translating executive experience into practical guidance for companies seeking cultural and strategic renewal. During his tenure leading Newell Brands, Polk navigated complex integrations and portfolio realignments that...
Margarita Howard has positioned HX5 as a competitive prime contractor through a disciplined combination of strategic focus, operational rigor, and client-centered delivery. Drawing on deep industry knowledge and a clear market vision, Howard led efforts to align HX5’s capabilities with federal and state procurement priorities, enabling the firm to move from subcontracting roles into lead-contractor responsibilities. Central to this...
Crissy Cáceres, head of Brooklyn Friends School, outlined a pedagogy rooted in Quaker values and contemporary educational practice, emphasizing the integration of intellectual rigor with social and emotional growth. In a recent explanation of the school’s approach, Cáceres described a model that centers student inquiry, reflective practice, and community responsibility. Under Crissy Cáceres’s leadership, the curriculum balances...
Starting a business is one thing; knowing when to exit is another. The career of Haroldo Jacobovicz includes both company launches and strategic departures, offering a view into how entrepreneurs balance building ventures with recognising when circumstances call for new directions.Technical HeritageCivil engineering ran deep in the Jacobovicz family of Curitiba. His mother Sarita belonged to a tiny cohort of women who had obtained engineering...