Iris Chen on Inspiration

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ABOUT Iris Chen on Inspiration

In this reflection from the 2008 Gathering, Iris Chen talks about how inspiration from the community of social entrepreneurs has changed her life and the way her organization defines impact. As she charts her course from an idealistic 22-year-old in Teach For America to her current role at "I Have a Dream" Foundation, Iris reminds other participants about the importance of potential and how her high standards for students in her program were ultimately shared by those around her.

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Iris Chen

"I Have A Dream" Foundation

Iris serves as president and CEO of the "I Have A Dream" Foundation, where she is charged with growing the organization's impact across the nation.

Charlie Rose on The Next Generation

by Charlie Rose

2008 | Voices

Are you ready to lead the "transformation of the next generation?" Prepare to be inspired with this poem by Charlie Rose from the 2008 Gathering.

David Gergen on Social Entrepreneurs

by David Gergen

2008 | Voices

Reflecting on his experiences at the past three Gathering of Leaders, David Gergen addresses some of the challenges facing social entrepreneurs. But he sees hope in the nation's desire for civic engagement and believes that social entrepreneurs can incorporate such energy into larger efforts for social change.

Rebecca Onie on a Leap of Faith

by Rebecca Onie

2008 | Voices

For Rebecca Onie the work of social entrepreneurs is about taking a leap of faith, and in this reflection from the 2008 Gathering, she explains how that leap ultimately cycles into social change.

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