Across law, health, housing, media, and other fields, nonprofits provide often crucial services. They also benefit from the knowledge of executives on their boards of directors. These 19 professionals contribute insights, subject matter expertise, and networking prowess to a wide range of nonprofits.

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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