Independent Sector's 2005 Annual Report profiled seven “vital voices” in the charitable community. These seven people represent the millions of staff and volunteers whose work improves lives across the country and around the world, and who help Independent Sector provide its leadership for our sector.

Below are links to the profiles included in the Annual Report.

• Cheryl Dorsey, President, Echoing Green
• Ronald Grzywinski, Chairman and CEO, ShoreBank Corporation
• Irene Hirano, President and CEO, Japanes American National Museum
• Karen Kennelly, Chair of the Board, Dress for Success Indianapolis
• Michael Piraino, Chief Executive Officer, National CASA
• Edward Skloot, Executive Director, Surdna Foundation
• Arturo Vargas, Executive Director, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund

We are also developing additional profiles of vital voices. If you have someone to suggest, please complete the form below.