Landmark Difference Makers

Dr. Amy D. Waterman is a Full Professor and the Director of Patient Engagement, Diversity, and Education at the J.C. Walter Transplant Center and Houston Methodist Research Institute. She focuses on overcoming barriers to kidney transplantation and enhancing educational outreach. Through her nonprofit Explore Transplant, she is transforming patient and provider education in transplantation on a gl...

Uynghiem Ngo is a passionate surfer who lives in the Dominican Republic. He is dedicated to environmental restoration such as coral and costal mangroves while fostering vibrant local economies and thriving communities. Through  community-based poverty alleviation, and empowering local leaders and entrepreneurs, he strives to  build social and environmental resilience, support entrepreneurial initi...

Annamaria Leon is the co-founder of Homan Grown, L3C, an innovative social enterprise in North Lawndale, Chicago, dedicated to propagating urban durable perennials and creating regenerative edible and ornamental landscapes. A certified permaculture designer and influential educator, Annamaria co-founded the Permaculture Chicago Teaching Institute, where she imparts her extensive knowledge in susta...

Land art is made directly in the landscape, either by sculpting the land itself or by creating structures with natural materials, without making permanent alterations. Their award-winning and imaginative installations engage communities not just in art, but also in forming a new relationship with the natural world around them. The interview features both their work and how they have created a life...

Dr. Paula Kahumbu stands at the forefront of wildlife conservation, serving as the passionate and visionary CEO of WildlifeDirect. Known for her indomitable spirit in the fight against elephant poaching and ivory trafficking, she has led significant campaigns such as the “Hands Off Our Elephants” initiative alongside Kenyan First Lady Margaret Kenyatta. Educated in ecology and evolutionary biology...

An interview with Roshni Rai, an ultra-marathon runner, attorney, motivational speaker, author of “From the Mountain to the Ocean: Run with Roshni,” and the Goodwill Ambassador of the Everest Marathon for India. With a background as a legal executive at Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. and a practicing lawyer at Kalimpong Courts, Roshni has run over fifty races, including the Comrades Marathon in So...

Maree McCabe AM, former CEO of Dementia Australia, has been a formidable leader in the mental health and aged care sectors since 2010, focusing especially on dementia. With her at the helm, Dementia Australia has flourished as the national organization, offering expert support, advocacy, and information for people affected by dementia as well as their families and communities. Recognized for her s...

Anne Margaret Rittman is a teacher, author, artist, and human rights activist who has had a lifelong relationship with the country of Nepal. Starting with a chance encounter with a young boy named Ram on the streets of Katmandu 50 years ago, she will share a remarkable and improbable story that includes the founding of a school in a rural village, earthquake relief, and a Landmark Forum for women...

Dr. Percy Avari is a distinguished veterinarian with a fervent passion for wildlife conservation. Throughout his career he focused on the welfare of vultures and the mentoring of new veterinarians. He served for more than 15 years as a professor at the Bombay Veterinary College and his extensively published and ground research has been extensively published and plays a key role in avian wildlife c...

Tamika Lamison is the remarkable and visionary founder of the Make a Film Foundation (MAFF). Tamika, an accomplished Filmmaker herself, established MAFF with the heartfelt mission of empowering children who have serious or life-threatening medical conditions. Through MAFF, these children experience the magic of filmmaking by creating short film legacies. Tamika’s dedication to this cause has not o...

Madeleine Jaine Lobsey is a multi-talented General Manager of the A List, an online platform for young people with autism and neurodivergent people in Australia. In 2023, Madeleine expanded its offerings with the introduction of The A List Social Hubs. These physical spaces, spearheaded by Madeleine herself, are transformative environments where neurodivergent teens have the freedom to ‘hang out’...

Dr. Bert Petersen, a renowned Cancer Surgeon, serves as the Director of the Breast Surgery Clinic Program at St. Barnabas Hospital in Bronx, New York, and is a Senior Landmark Program Leader. Throughout his professional journey, Dr. Petersen has significantly contributed to advancements in cancer care and surgery. He has spearheaded numerous global initiatives focused on cancer control and treatme...