We want to acknowledge all the people who were so generous with us – sharing expertise and advice, lending technical and moral support. The hours of time they gave were perhaps the most valuable “donation” of all!
Drew Young - former creative guy with Putumayo, a huge inspiration for Hope Sings. We'd be nowhere without Drew. Now he's making his own music, and his new album's coming out shortly. You better buy it. drewyoung.com.
John Carlin is the founder of the Red Hot Organization, which promotes AIDS awareness through popular culture. Another big inspiration for Hope Sings. The man took a meeting with a total stranger (me). How great is that? www.redhot.org
Pablo Garcia is an amazing designer, songwriter, musician and human being www.pgpowerdesign.com
Katie Smith-Milway - how does she do it? Have a big fat job with Bridgespan (advising non-profits) AND run One Hen (teaching kids finance skills through MF) AND write the kids books behind One Hen? Love sharing the "let's help MF" space with her! onehen.org
Kathy Plazak advises non-profits (and other companies) about strategy and structure. Exceedingly generous with her knowledge and phone time. plazak.com
Tom Frouge manages cool artists (Nation Beat, Mariachi Mystery Tour) and runs Globalquerque. Knows tons and happy to share. avokado.net. And his girlfriend's an amazing artist. jadeleyva.com
Miguel Grenier combines social conscience and making money in his impact investing company, Invested Development. Doing good and making good returns, from a guy with integrity. investeddevelopment.com
Tony Jimenez is a many-faceted wonder: handling PR for the Juanes/Cuba concert, to managing the amazingly talented Liset Alea, to founding Raices de Esperanza, which helps empower young Cuban youth. Plus being a cool guy. raicesdeesperanza.org
