Dr. Patrick O’Carroll decided early in his career that public health, and its long-term, collaborative approach to problem solving, suited him. An epidemiologist by trade, he is president and CEO of the Task Force for Global Health, a $100 million nonprofit whose mission is to advance health equity by working with partners across the world to eliminate diseases, ensure access to medicines and strengthen health systems “so that people can achieve their full potential.”

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As President and CEO of the YWCA of Greater Atlanta, Danita Knight is dedicated to the organization’s mission: “Eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.” She’s leading the nonprofit in a $19.5 million fundraising campaign to renovate the historic Phillis Wheatley YWCA to uplift women on Atlanta’s westside.

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As president and CEO of CHRIS 180, Kathy Colbenson has been on a mission, “to try to make the world a better place and help people to be their best selves.” That’s been her North Star since she took the helm of the non-profit in 1987. Since then, CHRIS 180 has had many accomplishments including creating the first program in the state for youth aging out of foster care, and launching the first school-based mental health program. It provides trauma-informed counseling in more than 82 schools in metro Atlanta.

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