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David Bornstein,
Author
David Bornstein is a journalist who specializes in writing about social innovation. He is the author of a new book, "How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas" released by Oxford University Press. Bornstein's articles have appeared in The Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times, New York Newsday, Il Mundo (Italy), Defis Sud (Belgium) and other publications.

Charles Coffey,
Executive Vice President, Government and Community Affairs, RBC Financial
Charlie Coffey leads government relations and community affairs for RBC Financial Group.   Throughout his career, Charlie has made community leadership a priority. He especially enjoys interacting with young people, entrepreneurs and aboriginal peoples, as well as investing time in projects and programs that help make a difference, including the “national children’s agenda.”

James Orbinski,
Humanitarian Advocate and Past President of Doctors Without Borders
Dr. James Orbinski is the past president of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF). He accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of MSF in 1999. Dr. Orbinski believes that access to essential medicines is a critical global health issue today, especially for poor people. This is now a major focus of his work. Dr. Orbinski is also writing on humanitarian and other global health issues while at Massey College and the University of Toronto Munk Centre for International Studies.

Monica Patten,
President and CEO of Community Foundations of Canada
In her role as President and CEO of Community Foundations of Canada, Monica is accountable to the Board of Directors for providing overall leadership to CFC. Monica is also active on various voluntary sector and government panels in Canada, and provides leadership in the field of community philanthropy internationally.

Robert Amzallag,
Retired President and CEO of BNP Paribas
Robert Amzallag recently retired from BNP PARIBAS (Canada), where he held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer.  Based in Montreal, and a long time volunteer in the nonprofit sector, he brings his Montreal and International based network to Street Kids International. Mr. Amzallag’s years of experience in international business helps him connect with our core work. He is also an active board member of the French Chamber of Commerce in Canada, of the Foreign Banks’ Executive Committee in Canada, and of the “Nouvele Sinfonie”.