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

Diana Brown

ADVISOR

IAPW Our People | Diana Brown

Anchal Chand

ADVISOR

IAPW Our People | Anchal Chand

Dr. Patrina Clark

ADVISOR

IAPW Our People | Dr. Patrina Clark

Shannon De Laat

ADVISOR

IAPW Our People | Shannon De Laat

Kelsy Dominick

ADVISOR

IAPW Our People | Kelsy Dominick

Dave Hampton

ADVISOR

IAPW Our People | Dave Hampton

Barbara Hawthorn

ADVISOR

IAPW Our People | Barbara Hawthorn

Seth Henderson

ADVISOR

IAPW Our People | Seth Henderson

Jason Kampf

ADVISOR

IAPW Our People | Jason Kampf

Gina Loring

ADVISOR

IAPW Our People | Gina Loring

Daniella Macri

ADVISOR

IAPW Our People | Daniella Macri

Rick Rome

ADVISOR

IAPW Our People | Rick Rome

William Sanders

ADVISOR

IAPW Our People | Bill Sanders

Tammy Warren

ADVISOR

IAPW Our People | Tammy Warren

Ambassador of Change Honorees

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Prince

Music Icon + Humanitarian

Photo of Prince wearing a hat and smiling

Misty Copeland

photo of Misty Copeland

Derrick “D-NICE” Jones

Reshma Saujani

Alicia Etheredge-Brown & Bobby Brown

Steve McKeever