Kristof grew up on a sheep and cherry farm in Oregon. A two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, he regularly appears on CNN and has written an op-ed for The New York Times for more than two decades. He was the subject of a documentary called “Reporter,” which appeared at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. To better understand global poverty, health, and gender inequalities, Kristof traveled to 140 countries, all 50 US states, every main Japanese island, and all Chinese provinces. For his reporting, he has received numerous accolades, including the George Polk Award, an Overseas Press Club award, the American Academy of Achievement’s Gold Plate Award, the Anne Frank Award, and Harvard University’s Goldsmith Award for Career Excellence in Journalism.

WuDunn is a Chinese American who grew up in New York City. A bestselling author and business executive, she has expertise in investment banking, Asia, global women’s issues, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship. Formerly a journalist and executive for The New York Times, she’s now an investment banker. She was the first Asian American to be hired by The New York Times and she was the first Asian American to win a Pulitzer Prize. She is a commentator on television and radio shows, including NPR and Bloomberg TV.