Jonathan Mooney is a dyslexic who did not learn to read until the age of 12. Faced with a number of low expectations, Jonathan graduated from Brown with honors in English lit…

Claudia Saavedra is an Honors Living-Learning Community Scholar at Rutgers University studying her Masters Public Administration.

Roger grew up in Orange, Connecticut, a small town of 16,000. Although his family was financially poor, Roger was well-loved.

Scoutmaster Mike Lanning has been leading Troop 223 in the Pacific Palisades, California for 67 years and has guided over 800 boys in attaining the rank of Eagle Scout–a national record!

The Summit Sippers have worked with some of LA’s top creative cocktail enthusiasts to bring hikers a unique experience at the top of their ascents.

Jeff Werner is an Emmy award-winning director and editor of documentaries, feature films and motion picture advertising. Most recently, Werner produced and directed THOSE WHO SERVE…

Tapiwa Kudakwashe Mugadza (aka “Taps”) was born on April 1, 1988. At two days old, Taps was left on the front steps of Harare Children’s Home in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Tom Bagamane, founded The Giving Spirit in 1999 and has led it as Chairman and CEO during its 20+ years of service to the homeless of Greater Los Angeles.

Ezra Frech, was born with congenital limb differences, missing his left knee, left shin bone, and fingers on his left hand.

Bahar Soomekh, is an accomplished actress, advocate, and proponent of healthy, mindful living. Soomekh starred as Dorri in Crash, the Academy Award-winning film.

Clayton Frech, is a disability advocate, social entrepreneur, and frequent speaker on the intersection of disability, sport and human rights.

Sven-Olaf Lindblad, founder of Lindblad Expeditions, was born in Switzerland, son of renowned adventure-travel pioneer Lars-Eric Lindblad.