Peggy Rajski, Founder of the Trevor Project, named Chief Influencer

In this special episode, Chief Influencer host, Anthony Shop, re-airs a conversation with Oscar-winning filmmaker and founder of The Trevor Project, Peggy Rajski. In this episode Rajski discusses her motivations for establishing the organization after producing the film "Trevor" in 1994.

Rajski shares how the film's success and her personal experience led her to create America's first 24-hour suicide prevention hotline dedicated to LGBTQ young people. 

Rajski also emphasizes the importance of authenticity, allyship, and adaptability in leadership and reflects on the power of storytelling and the impact of passion and perseverance in creating lasting change.

As an ally for the LGBTQ+ community, Rajski emphasizes the importance of leaders being allies for marginalized groups, even if they are not members of those communities. Rajski encourages focusing on the mission and the idea of service to create a more inclusive world.

Host: Anthony Shop
Guest: Peggy Rajski
Producer: The Communications Board
Sponsor: The George Washington University College of Professional Studies

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