America's Best Leaders
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America's Best Leaders 2009
Get to know more about each person who made this year's list.
Ben Bernanke
Federal Reserve Chairman
Since the economy tanked, Bernanke has been one of the most visible faces of monetary policy.
Cory Booker
Mayor
Since Booker became mayor, the murder rate in Newark, N.J., has fallen by a third.
John Chambers
CEO
The CEO of Cisco Systems has led one of the biggest comebacks of modern times.
Yvon Chouinard
Environmentalist and CEO
Since 1985, Chouinard's Patagonia has donated 1 percent of sales to environmental groups.
John Doerr
Venture Capitalist
Doerr is directing his power and money toward tackling global warming.
Cheryl Dorsey
Activist
Dorsey helps young social entrepreneurs make their visions of change a reality.
Eve Ensler
Playwright and Activist
Ensler's Vagina Monologues acts in conjunction with efforts to stop violence against women.
Norman Francis
College President
The president of Xavier University of Louisiana helped his school withstand Hurricane Katrina.
Orrin Hatch
U.S. Senator
Hatch works to pass bipartisan legislation without compromising his core principles.
Susan Hockfield
College President
MIT's president challenges faculty and students to solve great technological challenges.
Ted Kennedy
U.S. Senator (Deceased)
Kennedy made sure compromise was more than a slogan and got others to follow suit.
Bill and Kathy Magee
Philanthropists
The Magees founded Operation Smile, a group that helps children with facial deformities.
Greg Mortenson
Philanthropist
Mortenson is furthering the cause of education, particularly for girls, in unstable countries.
Ray Odierno
U.S. General
The commander of U.S. forces in Iraq has been key in leading troops through harm's way.
Eboo Patel
Activist
Patel is the founder of a national movement promoting interfaith religious cooperation.
Sally Ride
Astronaut and Advocate
The first American woman in space is inspiring girls to pursue an interest in math and science.
David Robinson
Philanthropist and Former NBA Star
One of the causes that attracts the longtime philanthropist's greatest passion is education.
Judith Rodin
Foundation President
The president of the Rockefeller Foundation is challenging the lines of thinking about charity.
Senior Noncommissioned Officers
Military
These soldiers are taking on increasing levels of responsibility in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jim Sinegal
CEO
Pushing low prices and taking excellent care of his employees sets the Costco CEO apart.
Twyla Tharp
Choreographer and Dancer
Tharp's unique style, tough work ethic, and high standards keep her in the spotlight.
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