As the founder and director of a non-profit organization, the most satisfying thing is having people tell you you’ve made a difference. When I hear tea (show more)
When I founded Every Child Succeeds (ECS), our mission was to offer Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky families support to improve the health and (show more)
I didn’t realize how influential I could be in the lives of children. By running nonprofit organizations, I’ve raised money for small and poor school d (show more)
I had an idea. As it became a reality, I knew it was my ‘calling’. I learned I had the talents and energy to build an organization and support peop (show more)
Creativity and pursuing dreams is where I like to spend my precious life. If you’re looking at alternatives and want to discuss the pros and cons, I ca (show more)
My job is amazing. I am constantly astounded at the presence of angels who show up to help improve the lives of children living in a totally different (show more)
I’ve taken two big risks in my career. It’s much more exciting and satisfying to follow your dreams and reach for the stars than to play it safe with t (show more)
The work that I do allows children with severe communication and mobility disabilities live up to their full potential. I can’t think of anything more (show more)
I’ve spent my life as a teacher and organizer for people who are less well off than most. Every person has something to contribute and I take great joy (show more)
I've always worked in the field of women's health and feel very lucky to have done so. Women matter greatly as we attempt to empower communities to hea (show more)
Working in the news and information business means crossing paths with new and fascinating people every single day – people you might otherwise never m (show more)
As a nonprofit founder and executive director, I have worked to support justice and strengthen empathy throughout my life. My work allows for tremendou (show more)
Valerie Groth is the founder of Ryan Banks Academy, a private school that serves trauma-exposed youth in Chicago. (show more)