Elizabeth Cousens

In this engaging conversation, Elizabeth Cousens, President and CEO of the United Nations Foundation, shares her insights from the frontlines of global diplomacy and peacebuilding. She reveals how her team raised over $200 million during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the balance of crisis and opportunity in global health. Elizabeth discusses the importance of leading with kindness and harnessing the energy of 'impatient optimists' to drive change. She also reflects on the critical intersections of personal well-being and professional responsibilities in tackling global challenges.