About Us

IN A PERFECT WORLD

IAPW A World of Good

Empowering young people across the street, across the country, and across the globe.


Our Mission & Vision

We envision a world where every person realizes they have the power to make meaningful change. We inspire and empower young people with the opportunity to have their voices heard and the tools to make an impact on the world. 

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Our People

Our team represents a diverse group of individuals committed to building a brighter future.

Youth Advisory Board

Hazel Holmes

Boston, MA

Bella Kimbrough

Poughkeepsie, NY

Noah Sneed

Manassas, VA

Samara Johnson

Washington, D.C.

Logan Russell

Hampton, VA

IAPW Youth Ambassador | Logan Russell

Our Team

Manuela Testolini

FOUNDER, PRESIDENT

Quincy Jones

HONORARY BOARD

Quincy Jones

Norman Bailey

CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IAPW Our People | Norman Bailey

Christine Onesky

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IAPW Our People | Christine Onesky

Linda Livingston

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Linda Livingston

Andy Taylor

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Stephanie Griffin

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Stephanie Griffin - Operations Director

Jessica Akintunde

MANAGER, YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS

Clarisse Kresser

MANAGER, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & INITIATIVES

Shelvee Casey

EAST COAST PROGRAM COORDINATOR

IAPW Our People | Shelvee Casey Thompson

Lucia & Luna 

PINT-SIZE ACTIVISTS

IAPW Our People | Lucia and Luna, Youth Activists

Greg Phillinganes

MUSIC DIRECTOR

Our Founder’s Story

How can a blue crayon change the world?

Founded by Manuela Testolini in 2005, In a Perfect World unfolded from an inspiring conversation!

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Advisory Council

Eric Benét

Talent Producer

Diana Brown

Entrepreneur

IAPW Our People | Diana Brown

Anchal Chand

President, Rukus Avenue Radio

IAPW Our People | Anchal Chand

Dr. Patrina Clark

President, Pivotal Practices

IAPW Our People | Dr. Patrina Clark

Shannon De Laat

CMO & Brand Strategist, Good American

IAPW Our People | Shannon De Laat

Kelsy Dominick

CEO, DiDomenico Designs

IAPW Our People | Kelsy Dominick

Dave Hampton

Technical Director & Engineer

IAPW Our People | Dave Hampton

Barbara Hawthorn

President, Hawthorn Interiors

IAPW Our People | Barbara Hawthorn

Seth Henderson

Aspen Institute

IAPW Our People | Seth Henderson

Gina Loring

Poet & Professor

IAPW Our People | Gina Loring

Daniella Macri

Co-Founder, The Virtue Project

IAPW Our People | Daniella Macri

Rick Rome

Vice Chairman, Savills North America

IAPW Our People | Rick Rome

William Sanders

President, 400 Capital

Evelyn Tolliver

Educational Consultant

Tammy Warren

President, Warren PR & Consulting

IAPW Our People | Tammy Warren

Ambassador of Change Honorees

Quincy Jones

Producer, songwriter, composer, humanitarian

Quincy Jones

Prince

Music Icon, Activist, Humanitarian

Photo of Prince wearing a hat and smiling

Misty Copeland

Principal Dancer, American Ballet Theatre

photo of Misty Copeland

Derrick “D-NICE” Jones

DJ, Producer, Rapper

Reshma Saujani

Founder, Girls Who Code & Moms First

Alicia Etheredge-Brown & Bobby Brown

Founders, Bobbi Kristina Serenity House

Steve McKeever

Founder, Hidden Beach Records