On April 4, Person to Person will proudly celebrate Thasunda Brown Duckett at our Rising Together benefit. A visionary leader, financial inclusion advocate, and changemaker, Ms. Duckett has spent her career breaking barriers and creating opportunities for underserved communities. Her leadership and dedication to financial empowerment have created a lasting legacy that continues to shape industries, communities, and lives.
Trailblazing Leadership
As the CEO of TIAA, Ms. Duckett is one of just two Black women leading a Fortune 500 company. Her leadership is redefining corporate spaces and inspiring the next generation of changemakers.
Champion of Financial Empowerment
Throughout her career, Ms. Duckett has worked to close wealth gaps and increase financial literacy, ensuring more individuals and families have the resources they need to build secure futures.
Influence Beyond the Boardroom
Her impact extends far beyond her executive role. Ms. Duckett serves on the boards of NIKE, Inc., Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, Sesame Workshop, and the National Medal of Honor Museum, shaping important conversations around business, human rights, education, and history. She also continues a deeply personal mission through the Otis and Rosie Brown Foundation, which honors and supports those making a difference in their communities.
A Global Leader
In 2024, Time magazine named Ms. Duckett one of the “100 Most Influential People,” and Forbes ranked her #34 on its list of “The World’s Most Powerful Women.” Her leadership continues to drive meaningful change on a global scale.
Learn more about Thasunda Brown Duckett’s leadership and vision by watching her Against All Odds Speaker Series interview at Texas Christian University and reading a recent article in Fortune Magazine about Black Fortune 500 CEOs leading companies with over $228 billion in combined revenues.
Join Us in Celebration
We invite you to Rising Together for an evening of inspiration, celebration, and impact. Together, we will honor Thasunda Brown Duckett while supporting Person to Person’s mission — supporting families and individuals as they move toward stability with healthy food, clothing, housing assistance, and a path to economic opportunity.
We look forward to celebrating with you on April 4.
For sponsorship questions, contact Julie Moeller
