Richard Murray (2018) will become the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's
new board chair. Dr. Murray's appointment comes at a time when AAFA is embracing a new strategic vision to better support patients and families in underserved communities.
Christy Wood (2018) is helping encourage progress in addressing gun safety issues in America. Ms. Wood
helped convene a coalition of long-term, global institutional and private investors with combined assets of more than $4.83 trillion to create and promote Principles for a Responsible Civilian Firearms Industry.
Haifa Al Kaylani (2017) is being recognized for her efforts to enable and advance women and youth in the MENA region. Ms. Al Kaylani received the 2018
Outstanding Golden Shield Award for Advanced Leadership from the Arab Women's Council in Cairo, Egypt.
Thuli Madonsela (2017) was awarded
the Order of Merit of the German Federal Republic by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Ms. Madonsela received the award for her work tackling corruption and supporting efforts to uncover the state capture scandal in South Africa.