Shira Strongin

Shira Strongin

Shira Strongin Adversity: Undiagnosed rare disease Advocacy: Health policy advocate and founder of an international community for young women with varying illnesses and disabilities “I learned early on if I wanted to be heard, I’d have to raise hell and no...
Chrisfino Kenyatta Leal

Chrisfino Kenyatta Leal

Chrisfino Kenyatta Leal Adversity: Incarcerated with a life sentence Advocacy: Leads and is active in a host of self-help programs for prisoners “As a formerly incarcerated individual and graduate of The Last Mile, I can tell you I didn’t get to where I am...