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Caroline Boudreaux

The Miracle Foundation

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Refuse to accept the unacceptable.

On a trip to India, Caroline Boudreaux experienced a life-changing moment of clarity. Although her life to that point had been what many would consider a success, it wasn’t until Caroline came face-to-face with the extreme poverty of the region that her true life’s mission had context.

About the speaker

Caroline Boudreaux founded the Miracle Foundation in 2000, after she visited India for the first time. From the first moment she met a group of more than 100 orphaned children and witnessed their beautiful smiles and incredible potential, she committed her life to helping them realize that potential. For her achievements with the Miracle Foundation, Caroline was presented with the Hope Award in 2005 and the Impact Award in 2008.

Prior to her nonprofit work, she had a successful career in media advertising. In 2009, she was invited to join the Young Global Leaders, a community of the World Economic Forum. In 2011, Caroline completed a prestigious course on Global Leadership and Public Policy for the 21st Century at Harvard Kennedy School.

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