Patrick Doherty
Patrick “Pat” Doherty – a fixture in New York politics and Irish American circles for four decades – played a central role implementing The MacBride Principles, which encourage investment and fight discrimination in Northern Ireland. Currently, New York State comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s director of corporate governance, Doherty negotiated with figures on all sides of the peace...
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Thomas Kelly
Dr. Thomas Kelly has served as Head of School for over 15 years at Horace Mann, one of the top preparatory schools in America. For decades now, Kelly has brought an ambitious mix of optimism and determination to his work as an educator – from classroom teacher, to principal, to district superintendent, expanding educational access for students traditionally denied such opportunities. “In...
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Judy Collins
Judy Collins produced her first album in 1961 at the age of 22 and quickly ascended to become one of the most well-known and influential singers of the generation. Since, she has released over 40 records (six of which have gone gold), won a Grammy, written seven books, and stayed committed to her idea that music is a valuable and necessary form of activism. Collins was born in Seattle in 1939 and...
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Jean Butler
Dancer, choreographer and scholar, Jean Butler, is a leading figure in the world of Irish dance performance best known for originating the female principle roles and co-choreographing Riverdance The Show and Dancing on Dangerous Ground, which The New York Times reviewed as “channeling Irish step dancing into genuine artistic expression.” For over twenty years, she has toured the world...
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Richard Neal
Richie Neal was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1988. Since January 2019, he serves as Chairman of the powerful Committee on Ways and Means. Congressman Neal has spent his career fighting for things that matter to everyday Americans including access to affordable and dependable health care, a fair tax code, and the dependability of Social Security and Medicare...
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