Making a Difference: Gen Z

December 20, 2025. Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award Honorees who are using their voices to make waves in their community — proving that the next generation isn’t waiting for change, they’re leading it.

Panelists include:

Trinity Jagdeo, Founder, From We Can’t to We Can and 2024 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree

Emma Joy, Founder, Girls Helping Girls. Period. and 2021 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree

Mark Leschinsky, Founder, Student World Impact Film Festival and 2025 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree

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