Valerie Kind-Rubin is simultaneously a daughter, a sister, a mother, a wife, an aunt, a sister-in-law, and Managing Trustee of the Patricia Kind Family Foundation. Patience, humility, and her careful attention to and passion for relationships contribute to her success in navigating the complexity of being both a family member and the executive leader of the private foundation her mom founded in 1996. In this episode, Valerie describes her challenges, satisfaction, and joy in helping the foundation face and agree on a decision about its future.
Bonus: Shame on us - at the beginning of our dialogue, Valerie and I obliquely reference "Ron" without any additional context. We mean Ron Toles, Founder and Executive Director of the small but mighty Ordinarie Heroes. Check out -- and prepare to be be inspired by -- this grassroots organization's powerful dedication to improving the lives of young people.
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