Nisha Anand

With a firm belief in the transformative power of common ground, Nisha Anand, CEO of Dream.Org, brings people together to make the American dream a reality for everyone. Her TED talk, "The Radical Act of Choosing Common Ground," resonated with millions, igniting crucial conversations amidst today's divisive climate. Nisha's journey began with courageous acts of activism, including her 1998 arrest in Myanmar for distributing pro-democracy leaflets. Her experiences as a lifetime change-maker reinforced her conviction in forging alliances with unlikely allies to drive tangible progress. As CEO of Dream.Org, Nisha spearheads a diverse team united to create a world beyond poverty, prisons, pollution, and polarization.