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We've identified twenty-two essential changemaker roles—each one vital for true transformation.

  • Advocates

    Supporting and defending causes and rights. Read more.

  • Bridgers

    Bridging relationships across cultural and conceptual divides. Read more.

  • Builders

    Building tangible realities from intangible and visionary plans

  • Carers

    Demonstrating empathy through action for the wellbeing of self and others

  • Catalysts

    Triggering and amplifying transformative reactions

  • Creators

    Originators of new ideas, products, and expressions

  • Disrupters

    Challengers of established norms and conventions

  • Doulas

    Supporters and champions during transitions

  • Ethicists

    Guarding moral and ethical principles

  • Guides

    Providing wisdom and direction

  • Healers

    Restoring physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing

  • Hosts

    Cultivating inclusive and welcoming spaces

  • Jesters

    Comedically conveying critical messages

  • Keepers

    Protecting invaluable assets and traditions

  • Lightworkers

    Using inner light to inspire spiritual growth

  • Negotiators

    Bringing agreement through dialogue and compromise

  • Pattern Spotters

    Insightfully identifying meaningful trends

  • Planners

    Masterfully conducting strategic organization and actions

  • Responders

    Swiftly acting during emergencies and offering aid at critical moments

  • Storytellers

    Connecting audiences with complex ideas through the art of narrative

  • Visionaries

    Inspiring trust and faith in a path illuminated by their innovative thinking

  • Weavers

    Weaving the intricate patterns that strengthen the tapestry of a cohesive social fabric

Read The Full Profiles

The changemaker role profiles offer detailed insights into each distinct role, including its key characteristics, responsibilities, and values, and provide practical guidance, tools, and real-world examples.

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