Michael Piraino, a nationally recognized nonprofit leader and inspirational speaker, has dedicated his life to advocating for children and protecting public lands. He holds a law degree from Cornell University and a master’s degree in socio-legal studies from Oxford University. After an early career practicing law, he created and led the Minority Fellows Program at the National Center for Children in Poverty at Columbia University. He later served as the CEO of the National CASA Association for 21 years, where he spearheaded the organization’s growth to serve 250,000 young people annually.