Alessandra Orofino
Political Mobilization Activist

In the history of the U.S. Paralympic movement, Lex Gillette is the best, totally blind, long and triple jumper. He is a world record holder in long jump, a four-time Paralympic medalist, a three-time long jump world champion, and an 18-time national champion. He is the only totally blind athlete to ever eclipse the 22-foot barrier in long jump.
At childhood, many of his fellow eight-year-olds were seen riding bicycles, shooting baskets, or frolicking on nearby playgrounds, but Gillette was dealing with a far more challenging situation. His sight slowly began to fade due to recurrent retina detachments and he underwent ten operations which failed to stabilize what was left of his sight.
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Political Mobilization Activist
Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
Executive Director of The Representation Project and Chair of the Critical Theory and Social Justice Department at Occidental College
Washington Bureau Chief for Mother Jones Magazine and MSNBC Analyst
Former Ambassador of the Cote dâIvoire; Co-Founder and CEO, International Development
Former United States Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs