Megan Donovan-Chien is the Founder and President of The 72 Fund, which develops and supports innovative global and local programs focused on empowering women, youth, and healthy minds.

Megan serves on UNICEF’s International Council and the International Council Members Collective. She also serves on the Kingsley Montessori School Board and the Mount Auburn Hospital Board of Advisors. Previously, Megan founded and led the DMM Global Foundation, a 501(c)(3) focused on molecular medicine, global cardiovascular health, and maternal health. Her work spans Asia, Africa, and Europe, including HIV/AIDS prevention initiatives in Kenya and teaching English in Xi’an, China.

Megan believes all meaningful change begins with the individual and she is committed to thoughtful hands-on investment that grows over generations to create lasting impact.

Alana Shortt possesses a strong foundation in education shaped by teaching experiences across public and private schools in Massachusetts, as well as in Europe and Southeast Asia. With expertise in English as a Second Language (ESL) and Special Education, she has developed curriculum, digital content, and learning resources for diverse student populations. A Certified Digital Learning Professional, Alana has practice creating engaging materials that support accessibility and innovation. Her background reflects a deep commitment to creative, inclusive, and learner-centered approaches that inspire curiosity and support meaningful growth.

Missy Hartvigsen has been an early childhood educator for nearly a decade, with a focus on trauma-informed teaching. She has served as a teacher, private tutor, nanny, and camp counselor at a trauma-informed residential camp. Though she has worked with children from a variety of backgrounds, she is particularly interested in supporting early elementary students diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Throughout her career, Missy has focused on cultivating an environment in which all children feel safe enough to learn and grow into thoughtful citizens of the world. She is certified as an early childhood educator, childhood education teacher, and a literacy specialist for birth through sixth grade.

Dr. Gruber is a Professor of Surgery at the Yale School of Medicine, Chief of the Section of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Surgical Director of the Yale New Haven Children’s Heart Center, and Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Surgery. Over the past two decades, his clinical practice has focused on surgical repair of complex congenital heart disease; and research on understanding it’s molecular and genetic underpinnings and developing innovative therapies to improve cardiac function. He has contributed to discoveries that have shown the importance of epigenetic factors, especially histone deacetylases, in cardiac development and its response to ischemia-reperfusion injury. He earned his B.A. in Biochemistry from the University of Pennsylvania (1985), M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1992), and Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, in Biochemistry and Biophysics (1992). He completed his dissertation in Laboratory of Biochemical Genetics and Metabolism at Rockefeller University. His post-doctoral fellowship in Cardiac Development was completed at the American Heart Association-Bugher Foundation Center for Molecular Biology at the University of California, San Diego (1994-1996). His clinical training in General and Cardiothoracic Surgery was completed at the Johns Hopkins Hospital (1992-1999) and Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (2002). He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Investigation and the American Surgical Association and has contributed over 150 scientific publications.

Courtney Tomaselli is Chief Advancement Officer at Kingsley Montessori School in Boston, where she leads strategic philanthropy, community engagement, and mission-driven growth. Before joining Kingsley, she spent nearly eight years at Harvard University in leadership and capital giving, and previously advanced fundraising programs at Wellesley College and Walnut Hill School for the Arts. With a career rooted in education and the arts, Courtney brings a storyteller’s sensibility and a strategist’s discipline to her work. A graduate of Barnard College and Walnut Hill, she is passionate about building enduring institutions that inspire curiosity, generosity, and connection.

Diana Duque is a bilingual designer, writer, researcher, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in strategic communications, nonprofit storytelling, and design education. A dual citizen of Colombia and the United States, Diana brings a cross-cultural, research-driven perspective to communication design and visual culture. She holds a BFA in Communication Design and an MA in Design Studies from Parsons School of Design. As a founding partner of the sustainable design collective ELEM.NTS GROUP, based in the U.S. and rooted in Colombia, her work bridges artisan traditions with contemporary design. She is passionate about using design as a tool for reflection, connection, and meaningful change.

Professor Paul Kwong Hang TAM, JP; MBBS(HK); ChM(Liv); FRCS(Eng, Edin, Glas, and Ire); FRCPCH; FHKAM(Surgery); HKAS member.

Prof. Paul K.H. Tam is a renowned surgeon, scientist, educator and university leader. He is Chair Professor and Vice-President of the Macau University of Science and Technology, and Emeritus Professor and Honorary Clinical Professor of the University of Hong Kong. He was the Vice- President for Research (2003-2015), Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (2015-March 2019) and Acting President and Vice-Chancellor (February – July 2018) of the University of Hong Kong.

Professor Tam has special interests in minimal invasive surgery, genetics and regenerative medicine of birth defects especially Hirschsprung’s disease and biliary atresia. He has published 505 articles in internationally refereed journals with 35,314 citations and h-index = 66.

He has received numerous awards including the 2017 Denis Browne Gold Medal- the highest award of the BAPS (British Association of Paediatric Surgeons) Prize, Honorary Fellowship of the American Surgical Association, the 2020 Rehbein Medal by the European Paediatric Surgeons’ Association and the 2025 Coe Medal by the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons (PAPS).

In 2021, he was appointed a fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Sciences, an official body of Hong Kong equivalent to its international counterparts. He has led several projects to develop paediatric surgery in less affluent communities especially in China in the past two decades nurturing some 3000 paediatric surgeons in Train-the-Trainers programme and Workshops in Laparoscopic Surgery and Scientific Writing.

Sabine Wilhelm, Ph.D., Donovan-Chien Family Endowed Professor at Harvard Medical School and Chief of Psychology at Mass General Brigham, directs the Center for OCD and Related Disorders and the Center for Digital Mental Health at MGH. Her work leverages AI and technology to improve mental health care globally. She develops personalized, scalable digital treatments and has authored over 370 publications and nine books. Dr. Wilhelm has received many major awards, including the NAMI Scientific Research Award and the Peter Ranney Innovation Award, and she holds leadership roles in the International OCD Foundation, ABCT, and the Society for Digital Mental Health.

Molly Colvin, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, based at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she leads the Division of Neuropsychology and directs the Learning and Emotional Assessment Program (LEAP). Her work focuses on helping children and families get the support they need by improving how developmental, learning, and mental health concerns are identified and understood.

Dr. Colvin is known for developing innovative, practical approaches to screening and assessment that expand access to high-quality care, including telehealth- and technology-enabled models and tools. She brings a “whole child” perspective to her work, recognizing that cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social development are deeply connected and influenced by contextual factors. A central focus of her work is translating complex clinical information into clear, actionable guidance for families, educators, and care teams.

Her research and clinical leadership have helped shape practice, service design, and policy discussions in the United States and internationally. She is co-author of Neurodevelopment in the Post-Pandemic World and brings deep expertise in child development, mental health, and systems of care to her advisory work.

Michelle Knight is Chief Executive Officer and Chief Economist of RWA Wealth Partners, where she leads the firm’s strategy, operations, and economic perspective for clients with assets of more than $20 billion. Michelle has been recognized as a Boston Business Journal “40 Under 40” honoree, named to the InvestmentNews Top Wealth Professionals Hot List, and by the WealthBriefing for Good Awards. She is deeply committed to philanthropy, serving as a trustee and investment committee member for nonprofits including Boston College, Rosie’s Place, the Leventhal Map & Education Center, Dedham Country Day School, Boston Latin School, and the Archdiocese of Boston.

Geoffrey M. Mason is a Partner at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP. Geoff represents individual clients in connection with tax, estate planning and philanthropic matters. Geoff also serves as trustee of many family and charitable trusts, helping families navigate complex financial and tax matters to achieve their personal and philanthropic goals. Previously, Geoff was a Partner at Ropes & Gray LLP. Geoff received a B.A. from Colby College and a J.D. from the New York University School of Law.

Sarah Tomeo Hertzog is a Partner with Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP, where she assists private foundations and public charities in navigating complex tax rules, accepting and managing sophisticated outright and planned gifts, and handling governance matters. In addition, Sarah assists individuals and families to develop strategies to accomplish their philanthropic objectives and guides them in structuring and negotiating charitable gifts. Previously, Sarah was an associate with Ropes & Gray LLP and a Legislative and Policy Associate with Independent Sector. She received a B.A. from Middlebury College and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.