Talia Leman

Talia Leman is the CEO and a founder of RandomKid, an organization that empowers young people to do good deeds. by providing structure, staff and a tax exempt umbrella organization to receive and disperse funds. At the age of 10, as a student in Waukee, Iowa, concerned about the effects of Hurricane Katrina, Talia organized children across the country to raise money and support for those affected. Her efforts resulted in more than 10 million dollars being pledged by children across the country. RandomKid was the winner of a 2008 World of Children award the 2010 United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Intercultural Innovations Award. Leman has been honored by the US Congress with a tribute by Congressman Tom Latham.

Contents

• TEDxYSE Talia Leman Why Pirates Matter
• Awards
• References