Accomplished businesswoman, educator, author, social entrepreneur, and convener of intergenerational collaboration, Barbara applies her skills to empower others to create social change. She founded Champions of Caring, a non-profit organization empowering over 10,000 youth in Philadelphia and South Africa to become leaders and engaged citizens. She wrote the book, Live Your Legacy Now, and empowerment guide, to encourage youth and adults of all ages and backgrounds locally and internationally, to embrace and live their legacies. A documentary film, The Coral Ring Legacy, traces her story and serves as a call to action for global change makers to create a kinder world.

• Never stay silent or indifferent when facing injustice.  Speak up; your voice matters.
• Cultivate your interests and live your legacies NOW, don’t just plan for the future.
• Gather diverse ages/ backgrounds in community service to build allies and reduce prejudice.
• Involve people of all ages. It is never too early or too late to make a positive difference.
• Cultivate and train youth to act beyond good intentions. Every action matters to someone.

Website: https://www.championsofcaring.org