About Paul Schmitz
A Little about PaulPaul Schmitz is the Beeck Center's Innovator in Residence and the author of Everybody Leads: Building Leadership from the Community Up.
Paul has extensive experience in community organizing. During the last 20 years he has trained countless leaders in several capacities. As a member of President Obama’s Transition Team, Paul helped create the first Office of Social Innovation at the White House. During his time as CEO of Public Allies, a national non-profit dedicated to supporting young people through full-time community service and leadership development programs, over 5,000 individuals graduated from the program. Several graduates are now elected public leaders, executives of organizations, and accomplished artists. |