Releasing today… Everyday Heroes, featuring 50 nonprofit leaders who are changing the world. Playworks CEO and Founder Jill Vialet is one of those changemakers – remarkable everyday people who care to take the first step to improve the lives of others. Jill is profiled with alongside an inspiring and eclectic group of committed social entrepreneurs, including DonorChoose.org’s Charles Best, Charity: Water’s Scott Harrison, Health Leads’ Rebecca Onie, Kiva’s Jessica Jackley and more.
Like probably everyone in the book, Jill Vialet will never call herself a hero. In fact, as she reads this, she surely is thinking of the thousands of Playworks coaches who are and have been heroes to countless numbers of school children day in and out. Or she’ll tell you about the hundreds of Playworks staff members who commit to work that provides thousands of children opportunities for play. Or… she’ll tell you about the board members, volunteers and donors who make our work possible.
Everyday Heroes is filled with inspiring stories of people who make a difference every day in the lives of others. We’re proud to see Jill as one of them, and proud to work with her as she brings her vision closer to reality. With her leadership and the Playworks coaches she inspires on the playground, together we will see that one day every child has the opportunity for safe, meaningful play everyday.
Katrina Fried wrote the narratives of each of the everyday heroes, and Paul Mobley brings them to life through his powerful, brilliant images.
