“For me, I always like to be on the lookout for small ways to be there for someone - saying hello to a neighbor and asking honestly how their day is going, calling my mom in West Virginia to check in, or treating a stranger in the cafe line behind me to a cup of coffee.”

American philanthropist, activist and entrepreneur

Cynthia Louise Germanotta is an American philanthropist, activist, and entrepreneur. She is best known as the president of the Born This Way Foundation, which she co-founded in 2012 with her daughter, singer Lady Gaga. Her public work centers on the foundation and its mission, which has made her a visible advocate for youth and community support. She is identified with philanthropy and activism, and her name is often associated with that work through her leadership of the organization.