One of the Voice Behind the Conversations 2026
Racheal Milan
South Africa
Racheal Milan helps create meaningful conversations by bringing stories, people, and ideas together.
Every meaningful conversation begins with a story worth sharing.
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Program Director Spotlight 2026
Olad Richard
United Kingdom
Olad Richard brings people together through thoughtful programs, meaningful conversations, and opportunities for every story to be heard.
Great programs bring people together, create meaningful conversations, and give every story a chance to be heard.
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Our Reading Advocate
Betty Brown
United States
Betty Brown champions the joy of reading and the ways stories can bring people together.
Every story has the power to inspire, connect, and open a new world to those who take the time to read.