Story: “Crisis and Change: Conversations With Leaders” is produced in partnership by The Pew Charitable Trusts and the Stanford Social Innovation Review. In the series, leaders from across the social sector share insights about how they are innovating during challenging times.

The COVID-19 pandemic shook the world, challenging public health systems and communities. In this final episode of this special series, Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, president of the Rockefeller Foundation, and Mark Suzman, CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, share how they’re redefining the role of philanthropy in addressing public health crises and preparing for future pandemics.  

Related resources:                     

Gates Foundation COVID-19 Campaign

Resetting America’s Response to COVID-19

Increasing Public Criticism, Confusion Over COVID-19 Response in U.S.

Unvaccinated Americans Are at Higher Risk From COVID-19 but Express Less Concern Than Vaccinated Adults

“After the Fact” Conversations on COVID-19

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