Honorary Advisory Board
The Global Service Institute Advisory Board exemplifies internationally recognized individuals dedicated to unwavering excellence in their appreciation of world affairs and life’s mission of service.
Given their creative vision and bold journey of accomplishments, this extraordinary group of esteemed leaders have not only reached the highest levels of recognition and achievements in their respective professions, they have attained immeasurable humanitarian success by galvanizing countless individuals and therein bringing maximum impact to their communities and the world.
Gary Sinise
Oscar-Nominated Actor, Presidential Citizens Medal Recipient, Founder of The Gary Sinise Foundation
Buzz Aldrin
Moonwalker, Global Statesman for Space, Presidential Medal of Freedom and Congressional Gold Medal Recipient, Decorated Fighter Pilot
Dionne Warwick
Legendary Five-Time Grammy-Winning Singer, Former U.S. Ambassador of Health and United Nations Global Ambassador
Joe Theismann
Super Bowl Champion Quarterback, Emmy-Winning NFL Analyst, Entrepreneur, Man of The Year for Community Service
Evander Holyfield
World’s Only Four-Time Heavyweight Boxing Champ, Olympic Medalist, Youth Advocate
Gen. Wesley Clark
Retired NATO Supreme Allied Commander, Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient, Founder of Renew America Together
Susan Lucci
Emmy-Winning Actress, TV Host and Women’s Advocate
Bob Woodruff
Award-Winning ABC News Journalist, Outstanding Civilian Service Award Recipient, Co-Founder of The Bob Woodruff Foundation
Michael Reagan
President of Reagan Legacy Foundation, Children’s Advocate
Col. Jack Jacobs
Medal of Honor Recipient and NBC News Military Analyst
Maurice “Hank” Greenberg
Business Executive, Chairman of The Starr Foundation, Veteran of D-Day (Omaha Beach) and Korean War, French Legion of Honor Recipient
Gen. Ann Dunwoody
America’s First Female Four-Star General, Leadership and Mentoring Expert
Nik Wallenda
King of The High Wire, Eleven-Time World Record Holder, Youth Advocate, Nik Wallenda Family Foundation
Brett Yormark
Co-CEO of Roc Nation Unified, Former Barclays Center, Nets and Nascar Executive and Humanitarian
Bill Richardson
Acclaimed Diplomat, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee and Human Rights Advocate
Robert Irvine
Celebrity TV Chef and Host, Restaurateur, Military Supporter, Founder of Robert Irvine Foundation
Heather Nauert
Former U.S. State Dept. Acting Undersecretary & Spokesperson, Board Member BGR Group & Fulbright Foreign Scholarship, Sr. Fellow Hudson Institute
Trammell S. Crow
Real Estate Executive and Founder of EarthX, World’s Largest Annual Earth Day Event
Sharon Bush
Businesswoman, Education Advocate, Humanitarian, National Mother of the Year Award Recipient
Nelson DeMille
Acclaimed Best Selling Author, Vietnam Veteran, Humanitarian
Irving Locker
Renowned D-Day Veteran (Utah Beach), Battle of the Bulge and Concentration Camp Liberator
Mitzi Perdue
Businesswoman (Perdue Chicken, Sheraton Hotels, CERES Farms), Philanthropist, Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate
Shelly Palmer
Top Voice in Technology, Past President of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Philanthropist
Ken Sunshine
Iconic Public Relations Executive, Founder of Sunshine Sachs, Humanitarian and Civil Rights Advocate
Dan Barbiero
Financial Services Executive and Vietnam Veteran
Patricia Duff
Founder of The Common Good, Activist, Philanthropist
Jillian Crane
President of First Responders Children’s Foundation, Actress, Writer, Producer
Robert Arning
Chairman of KPMG Foundation and Client Care Executive, Humanitarian
Patrick McMullan
Celebrated Photographer, Art Collector, Documentarian and Philanthropist