NEXTGEN 10 PHILANTHROPY, ART, & CULTURE 2017
Now, CIVIC, EngAGE, Tala App You Can’t Live Without Runkeeper (It keeps me honest!) Awards & Honors Ashoka Fellow, Aspen Ideas Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa Causes Closest to Your Heart The crisis of isolation, and the effects of loneliness on human agency Importance of Philanthropy I’m inspired daily by those who help others who’ve been denied a voice to recognize and exercise those voices, and to combat the historic systems and cultural attitudes that would have them believe they don’t matter. Market forces inherently value one form of currency above all others, and consequently, place the value of one life above the value of another. Philanthropy is born out of a recognition that our ability to thrive as individuals depends on building thriving communities. We need philanthropy to do what markets alone can’t, and to address those needs that cannot wait on government or for which there isn’t an immediate policy fix. Key to Work: Life Balance Take the time to unplug.
For the second year in a row, it comes as no surprise that our most diverse class of NextGen leaders arrives in the Philanthropy, Art, & Culture space. Wide ranging in their ages, ethnicities, industries served, and causes supported, across the board the 2017 class put their communities, and those underserved living in them, above all else. Whether championing things like music and art, urban design, affordable housing, and healthy snacks or celebrating the power of celebrity-backed giving, haute cuisine, and the fine arts, these 12 individuals (and their 10 companies) represent the best in all of us.
HELEN LEUNG & ELIZABETH TIMME
Mentors Steve Zimmer, Ana Guerrero, Heather Repenning, Alison Becker, Marian Urquilla (Helen); “The architect and developer Jon Jerde and the many others of whom there are too many to count.” -Elizabeth Local Companies You Admire Leadership for Urban Renewal, LA Food Policy Council, East LA Community Corp (Helen); LTSC, LURN, LA Community Design Center (Elizabeth) App You Can’t Live Without Google Maps (Helen); Instagram (Elizabeth) Awards & Honors Women of the Year (Congressman Adam Schiff ), Most Influential Women in LA (LA Mag), Great Streets Fast Pitch Competition (Mayor Eric Garcetti) (Helen); Woman of the Year (LA Mag), Young Gun Award (Curbed LA), Mayor’s Open Space Working Group, Recode LA Team (Elizabeth) Importance of Philanthropy “It’s incredibly hard to break free of the limitations imposed on lower-income communities. When you have the benefit of having an education in these bigger systems which often are exclusionary, it is your duty to educate, mentor, and build for those who don’t have the benefit of your privilege.” -Elizabeth Key to Work: Life Balance “Put family and friends first. Plan vacations in advance. Hang out with people that have nothing to do with your work.” -Elizabeth
JUDITH MARTINEZ
Philanthropy Art & Culture - NextGen 10
1/2 CSQ FALL 2017
CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS LA-MÁS Urban design nonprofit that helps lower-income and underserved communities shape their future through policy and architecture Age 32; 35 Residence Frogtown; Silverlake Education LAUSD, UPenn, Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government; USC (B of Arch) and Harvard (M of Arch) Industry Urban Design Founded 2012 In the Morning “Go for a trail run.” -Helen Before Bed “Meditate.” -Elizabeth Advice “Do the things you want, not the things you should.” -Helen Success “Being happy, present, and with community.” -Helen
FOUNDER & CEO INHERSHOES A movement for women to live life courageously Age 25 Residence Bellflower Education Santa Clara, U Penn Industry Social Impact Founded 2014 In the Morning Envision the end of the day and create what I did that day Before Bed Go over how our day went with my partner Advice The only time is now. Success Making a positive social impact in every environment I am part of Mentors My parents, fellow entrepreneurs and community leaders, and the high school girls we serve Local Companies You Admire The Giving Keys, LACI, Cafe Gratitude, WeWork, General Assembly
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