Alexandra Céspedes Kent

Alexandra Céspedes Kent, director of the Purpose Prize, explained why Will was selected.

"We're actually trying to redefine the conversation around retirement and aging," says Alexandra Kent, director for the Purpose Prize. "We find that people are living much longer lives, that people have the energy and commitment and the passion to do something to change the world."

"I find that people are extremely passionate, they're motivated," says Ms. Kent about those over-60 social entrepreneurs.

"We're trying to change the conversation on aging," said Alexandra Céspedes Kent, director of the Purpose Prize contest.

As a large and well-educated generation leads longer and healthier lives, the organization hopes to steer people's talents toward socially conscious endeavors.

"It's the first time in history that there is this stage of life and work," Kent said. "We want to redefine traditional notions of retirement."

Smallwood was selected because his story shows that "if you use your life and work experience, you can really solve some of the big issues of our day," Kent said.
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"We are looking for people that have big ideas and that are experienced and passionate," Kent said.

This is the first time an out lesbian has been selected for the award in its four-year history, according to Alexandra Kent, the director for the Purpose Prize of Civic Ventures.
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Alexandra Céspedes Kent, director of the Purpose Prize, explained why Will was selected. 'Tim Will is a former telecommunications executive who saw an opportunity to connect his community's agrarian past to a new digital future.

This is the first time an out lesbian has been selected for the award in its four-year history, according to Alexandra Kent, the director for the Purpose Prize of Civic Ventures.
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Alexandra Céspedes Kent, director of the Purpose Prize, explained why Will was selected.
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Purpose Prize director Alexandra Kent explains that all the winners are working on urgent matters.

Alexandra Kent, Director, The Purpose Prize
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Alexandra Céspedes Kent is Director for the Purpose Prize. Prior to coming to Civic Ventures, Alexandra promoted civic leadership and financial literacy. She directed community programs for the Coro Center for Civic Leadership, where she designed and facilitated intensive leadership programs for groups of teens, working professionals, retirees and partner institutions, including the University of California at San Francisco. At Juma Ventures, a social enterprise employing low-income teens, she managed the nation's largest Individual Development Account (IDA) Program and implemented the local arm of SEED, a national policy demonstration testing the feasibility of a matched savings account system for children. Alexandra currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Treasure Island Homeless Development Initiative.

Alexandra Céspedes Kent Community Programs Manager

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