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Selena Gomez

Co-founder
Wondermind

Selena Gomez is one of the most globally and culturally celebrated artists, actors, producers, entrepreneurs and philanthropists of her generation. Philanthropy and activism have been key pillars of Gomez’s career, and she has used her platform to advocate for many important causes. Through her Rare Impact Fund, Gomez is committed to raising $100 million dollars over the next 10 years to help give people access to the resources they need to support their mental health. In addition, Selena has raised millions of dollars for charities including Global Citizen and The Lupus Research Alliance. She also established the Selena Gomez Fund for Lupus Research at the USC Keck School of Medicine and worked with her brand partners to raise money for the fund. Gomez is an outspoken proponent of many social issues and is unafraid to question the status quo. Selena works closely with the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which seeks to end dangerous misinformation online. Michelle Obama asked Gomez to join her non-partisan organization When We All Vote as a co-chair. Gomez has also collaborated with Vice President Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and other world leaders.

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