She is the daughter of one of the world's most famous couples, but over the past few years Chelsea Clinton has really come into her own as a public speaker, activist and example of how to harness the spotlight and shine it on causes that matter.
When compiling my list of 25 women who were changing the world, I was careful not to allow politics to play a part in those I profiled. It was impossible in 2 of the choices (Chelsea being one), however, not to include them. Regardless of your politics, Chelsea Clinton is an example of not just promoting causes that she feels strongly about but speaking out against what she sees as injustices in the world.
As the Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation, she works alongside her parents, Former President Bill Clinton and Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, to drive the vision and work which they have dedicated themselves to, including working to strengthen health systems in developing countries, expand economic opportunity in Africa, Latin America, and the United States, and help Americans live healthier lives.
Chelsea focuses especially on the Foundation's health programs, including the Clinton Health Access Initiative, which strengthens health care and access to lifesaving services in the developing world; the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, which fights childhood obesity in the United States; and the Clinton Health Matters Initiative, which addresses preventable disease in the United States. As one of the strongest champions of the Clinton Global Initiative University, Chelsea works to empower the next generation of change makers to take action on some of the world's most urgent challenges. And through the Clinton Foundation Millennium Network, Chelsea plays an integral role in inspiring young leaders and philanthropists to get involved in the work of the Foundation.
What I love the most about Chelsea is that she shows individuals of all ages that you don't have to have a recognizable name to make a difference, but if you do have a position of authority you do the most good when you use it to help others. That is a great reminder for all of us no matter where we are in the world.
Find out more about Chelsea's role in the Clinton Foundation and other projects at www.clintonfoundation.org.
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