Cat Ward is the Chief Executive Officer of Taproot Foundation, a national nonprofit redefining the pro bono movement. Over 25 years, Taproot has delivered more than $300 million in pro bono services to over 25,000 nonprofits — in partnership with more than 40 leading companies, philanthropies, and civic organizations. She is now building a next-generation, AI-enabled marketplace that mobilizes business talent and skills-first approaches to strengthen nonprofits at a time of unprecedented demand. A Forbes columnist featured in Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, and Fast Company, Cat writes and speaks on the future of work and cross-sector leadership