Recent Speeches & Presentations
Scaling Innovation: Inaugural Conference of the Social Impact Exchange
There is a growing literature that innovation is not only an exercise in creativity,but also a discipline with an established methodology. And today, social problem solvers are working to systematically adapt these innovation processes and apply them to address economic, health, and environmental challenges. >Hillary Clinton Announces Foundation’s Women’s Leadership Award
The Rockefeller Foundation is to provide the funding for the Secretary’s Innovation Award for Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment. >How All of Us Can Help Reinvent Cities for the 21st Century
Judith Rodin discusses how philanthropies and universities can work with their local communities to leverage social change. >Judith Rodin, President, the Rockefeller Foundation: “Social Innovation: What it is and what it means for philanthropy”
When a young Albert Einstein sent a request for $500 to Rockefeller’s top lieutenant, Rockefeller instructed his prototype program officer, “Let’s give him $1,000. He may be onto something.” >Judith Rodin, President Rockefeller Foundation Innovative Philanthropy for the 21st Century: Harnessing the Power of Impact Investing
During the last few years, my colleagues and I have asked ourselves how best to foster innovation not only in the work we support, but also in the way we work. That’s why we’re so excited about the innovation I’ve been invited to discuss today: the emerging field of impact investing. >Judith Rodin, President of the Rockefeller Foundation Tribute to Norman Borlaug
I’m honored to share a word about Norman Borlaug, our distinguished Rockefeller Foundation colleague of almost four decades. >Judith Rodin, President of the Rockefeller Foundation World Habitat Day Opening Ceremony
Either we watch as a deluge of billions surges into unplanned urban regions around the world – depleting the natural resources on which survival depends, fueling the spread of disease and possible pandemics, jeopardizing national security – or we lead by developing innovative, collaborative responses. >Judith Rodin, President of the Rockefeller Foundation 2009 Rockefeller Foundation Jane Jacobs Medal Awards Ceremony
For the Rockefeller Foundation, the collaboration with Jacobs began fifty years of thinking about and working on urban issues. This half century’s experience informs our perspective on today’s urban challenges. >Launch of Rockefeller Foundation Transforming Health Systems Initiative
This new initiative will tear down barriers preventing millions of people from accessing affordable, high-quality health services. >Transforming our Transportation System
"For households earning between $20,000 and $50,000 annually, transportation costs can equal or exceed those of housing." >