Building a Brighter Future
Global leaders committed to solutions for pressing global challenges
We believe in the power of compassion, collaboration, and action to create a brighter future for all. Join us in our mission to make a meaningful difference in the world.
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Who we are
Council of
Global Change
- Committed to positive transformation
- Global community
- Make the world a better place
The Council of Global Change is a body made up of the world’s foremost leaders in diverse disciplines with the noble mission of addressing global issues such as: closing the economic gap, strengthening education, improving access to health in all communities.
The CGC
Acts as the Board of Directors of the International Youth Organization at the United Nations.
What we do
CGC Projects
KO for Hunger Initiative Sets Stage for Global Action Against Food Scarcity
Ambassador David Xavier Sánchez, World Boxing Council, and Héctor Sulaimán Lead a Collaborative Effort to Drive Global Change The Council of Global Change, led by H.E. Ambassador David Xavier Sánchez,
H.E. Ambassador David Xavier Sanchez and Isabel Noboa Launch Merit-Based Scholarship Program
Scholarship Initiative to Foster Talent and Expand Educational Success H.E. Ambassador David Xavier Sánchez, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the International Youth Organization to the United Nations, and Isabel Noboa,
UN Youth Anthem: A Global Initiative for Unity and Action
A Groundbreaking Track by David Xavier Sanchez with Universal and Grammy Stars Marks a New Era for Youth Empowerment An inspiring musical project crafted by Ambassador David Xavier Sanchez, the
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Our Mission & Goals
Protect People
and the Planet
We can inspire positive change, uplift communities, and build a more sustainable and equitable world for generations to come.
Education for All
Promoting access to quality education for marginalized communities
Healthcare Access
Improving healthcare infrastructure and access to essential services
Environmental Conservation
Protecting natural resources and combating climate change
Youth Empowerment
Investing in the next generation to become leaders and changemakers
Meet The
Main Council
David Daxsen
President of The Board. David Xavier Sanchez, known as David Daxsen, is a global businessman and entrepreneur. Ambassador, Permanent Representative for the International Youth Organization.
He is the Founder & CEO of The Daxsen Corp, one of the most diverse business conglomerates within Private Equity, Entertainment, Marketing, Real Estate and more.
Susan Rockefeller
Founder and editor of Musings, a digital magazine that curates ideas and innovations for a more sustainable future. She serves on the boards of Oceana, Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, We Are Family Foundation, Southampton Arts Center, and Land and Garden Preserve.
Her own documentaries, such as Food For Thought, Food for Life, Striking a Chord, Making the Crooked Straight, and Mission of Mermaids, have aired on HBO, PBS, and the Discovery Channel.
Marc Bell
Marc Bell is a prominent entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. He is the co-founder of Terran Orbital, a leading company in the manufacturing of small satellites for commercial, governmental, and scientific applications.
Bell has won three Tony Awards for his success on Broadway and, through Marc Bell Capital, has been a key investor in tech startups such as BlackLine and Armory.
Consuelo Vanderbilt
She is a seventh-generation descendant of shipping and railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt and the great-great-niece of Consuelo Vanderbilt, the Duchess of Marlborough. Founder of C&R Production, and a co-founder of SohoMuse, a high-end network for the global creative community.
She has been chosen as an Advisor for the Forbes Council and she also serves on the board of the Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium.
Frank Song II
Globally recognized private equity investor and Senior Diplomatic Advisor to the United Nations (Permanent Observer OIJ), with an expertise in leveraged buyouts, he has completed over $1 billion in transactions.
His journey from homelessness to becoming a private equity investor at the top globally performing private equity firm, Accel-KKR, which today manages $19 billion in capital commitments, to bootstrapping a company into a $100+ million enterprise value company, is a testament to his resilience and determination.
Jessica Jackson
She is a prominent human rights lawyer and Chief Advocacy Officer at REFORM Alliance. Co-founder of Dream Corps JUSTICE, a national bipartisan effort aimed at reducing the incarceration rate in the United States.
Jackson began her career as a human rights attorney at the Habeas Corpus Resource Center in San Francisco, California, where she represented California death row inmates in their appeals.
Awards
Nery Santaella
BOGOTÁ, Colombia
Empowering Venezuelan migrants through media, technology, and community engagement
The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela has become the second largest displacement crisis in the world. The Interagency Coordination Platform for Refugees and Migrants (R4V) reports that some seven million Venezuelans have been forced to leave their homes and seek refuge across the globe.
Through her Voices of Venezuela initiative, Nery Santaella is making a profound impact in the realm of empowering Venezuelan migrants. As one of our Changemaker finalists, she has an innovative approach: ensuring that every individual has equal access to information and the resources they need. Through the power of media and communication technologies with a migrants-helping-migrants model, Nery has ignited an extraordinary level of community engagement, driving the progress of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Susan Rockefeller Talks Art, Filmmaking And Environmental Activism: ‘The Power Of Our Collective Will Can Move Mountains’
Susan Rockefeller is an inspiring force in the world of environmental sustainability, using her influence and leadership to drive meaningful change
From Scrap Metal To Philanthropy: The Inspiring Journey Of Recycling Mogul Adam Weitsman
Adam Weitsman is a multifaceted individual whose extraordinary talents have propelled him to become a paragon of entrepreneurship and philanthropy, particularly
Agents Of Change: Denys Kanel’s Journey Serving The Community Through Art And Advertising
Denys Kanel, a Ukrainian entrepreneur and CEO, is a man of many hats. He is an avid art supporter, a successful
