Across law, health, the arts, education, and other fields, nonprofits engage in often vital acts of public service—and benefit from the skills of executives sitting on their boards. Here, we spotlight 34 professionals who contribute their strategic insights, subject matter expertise, and networking prowess to nonprofits covering various causes.

Methodology: The individuals featured did not pay to be included. Their profiles were drawn from nomination materials. This list is not comprehensive; it includes only people who were nominated and accepted after editorial review. To qualify for this list, individuals must have at least five years of experience in their field and have shown the ability to effect change in their roles or areas of practice.

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