Changemakers from One Young World Series
Host Carol Cone interviews Angela F. Williams, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, at the One Young World Summit in Montreal. Angela shares her dynamic career journey, spanning roles as an Air Force Judge Advocate, federal prosecutor, and nonprofit leader. She highlights United Way's transformative efforts, including its new global app, thrHIVEr, aimed at mobilizing young professionals to drive community impact. Angela discusses her vision for empowering changemakers, addressing urgent global issues like education and period poverty, and preparing the next generation of leaders through initiatives like the Next Gen Leaders program.
This episode is part of our multi-episode series featuring some of the world’s most influential changemakers who attended the 2024 One Young World Summit, a global forum that brings together young leaders from 190+ countries to accelerate social impact.
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- (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360
- (01:30) - Meet Angela F. Williams, United Way Worldwide
- (01:53) - Angela’s Background
- (03:37) - Why at OYW
- (07:38) - Where the Funds Go
- (10:45) - Time to Develop
- (11:37) - Advice for Young Leaders
- (12:23) - Advice for Leaders
- (14:22) - Important Social Issues
- (16:41) - 5 Year Goals
- (18:27) - AI in a Purpose-Driven World
- (19:54) - Last Word
- (20:56) - Wrap Up
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