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Who We Are
An Introduction to Legacy's Team
Amy Balderson
As founder, managing director and principal interviewer for Legacy, Amy
Balderson chairs the Board of Governors. She brings experience in broadcast
journalism, communications and public affairs in Asia, the United States and
Europe. (more...)
Stephen Beekman
Stephen Beekman serves on Legacy's Board of Governors and heads up finance
and operations. He also manages Stevenson & Beekman, a consulting
partnership affiliated with the Hottinger Group. He has headed financial
institutions including Bank of New York Inter-Maritime in Geneva and
Chemical Bank. He is a member of one of the first founding families of New
York City, with landmarks that bear the Beekman name including Beekman Place
and Beekman Theatre. (more...)
Dr. Norman Borlaug
The 1970 Nobeal Peace Prize Laureate, Dr. Norman Ernest Borlaug serves on
Legacy's Board of Advisors. Known as the "Father of the Green Revolution",
he has been credited with saving over one billion lives.
He is recognized
the world over for his work as a biochemist in developing hybrid wheat and
varieties of cereal grains that produce high yields. He is considered one of
the 20th century's ten greatest contributors to humankind. (more...)
The Honorable Francis Blanchard
The former Director-General of the International Labor Organization, Dr.
Blanchard, serves on Legacy's Advisory Board. Known as a "diplomat par
excellence" he is credited with consipiring with Pope Jean-Paul to help Lech
Walesa gain power and saving Poland from emancipation of dictatorship.
Under
his leadership, the ILO pioneered efforts to unite the World Bank and the
IMF to actively devise strategies to overcome poverty.(more...)
Bonnie Lou Fatio
A member of Legacy's Board of Governors, Bonnie Fatio founded AgeEsteem, a
movement that celebrates age and aging. She is an internationally recognized
motivational speaker, author, community leader and former politician.
Bonnie Fatio is a Founding Partner of Blewfield Associates, is a member of
the Friends of the UNHCR, is a former ECLOF board member and she has held
management positions in education, business and healthcare. (more...)
Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro
Population Program Director for the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Dr.
Kanyoro is a member of Legacy's Advisory Board. She was the first woman
from a developing country to head the World YWCA when she appointed as
Secretary General (CEO) in 1998. Serving on numerous international boards,
Dr. Kanyoro is credited with advancing women’s leadership, human rights,
reproductive health and HIV and AIDS. Recognized internationally as a public
speaker, her work is published extensively, and she has authored many books
and articles. (more...)
Mr. Christian Marc
France's Entrepreneur of the Year in 2004 for his company Crocus
Technologies, Christian Marc serves on Legacy's Advisory Board and he also
heads up technology. An internationally renowned figure in semiconductor
products and markets developer, he owns several patents and is a Harvard
ISMP graduate.(more...)
Mr. Batbileg Sugar
Formerly an intern for Legacy from the EPFL, Batbileg Sugar is an Advisor to
Legacy in the areas of marketing and technology. He worked as an IT
Engineer for World Vision International Mongolia. For Sky C&C he
established, managed and administered the IT systems and servers. (more...)
The Honorable Faith Whittlesey
President and Chairman of the American Swiss Foundation, Ambassador
Whittlesey serves on Legacy's Advisory Board. She served two terms under
President Ronald Reagan as the US Ambassador to Switzerland and was a senior
member of the White House staff. She is Chairman of the Board of Overseers
of The Institute of World Politics and serves on a number of charitable and
corporate boards including Valassis and Schindler Elevator USA. (more...)
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