Press Releases
Former Prime Minister of Ukraine Anatoliy Kinakh Joins Lives Amplified Global Institution of World Leaders
March 31, 2025
Anatoliy Kinakh has been at the helm of the Ukrainian Union of Industrialists and
Entrepreneurs since 1997, providing visionary leadership in the promotion of Ukraine's
industrial and economic interests. He also serves as Co-Chair of the National Tripartite Social
and Economic Council, a key platform for dialogue between the government, employers, and
trade unions.
Former President of Serbia Boris Tadić Joins Lives Amplified Global Institution of World Leaders
March 24, 2025
Boris Tadić served two terms as President of Serbia. His extensive political career
includes key roles as Minister of Telecommunications of the Federal Republic ofYugoslavia and Minister of Defence of Serbia and Montenegro, where he played a
critical role in driving modernization and implementing significant reforms. As President,
Tadić was instrumental in advancing Serbia’s European Union integration, fostering
regional stability, and championing human rights.
International President of Transport Workers Union John Samuelsen Joins Lives Amplified Organization
March 5, 2025
TWU International President John Samuelsen represents over 150,000 members
across the airline, railroad, transit, universities, utilities, and services sectors.
Samuelsen is also the former President of TWU Local 100 in New York City – the
union’s largest local.
Former U.S. Congressman Steven Charles Watkins Jr. Joins Lives Amplified Organization
February 26, 2025
Steven Charles Watkins Jr. is a former military officer and served as the U.S.
representative for Kansas's 2nd congressional district. Watkins helped to oversee
approximately $3.2 billion in contracts while expanding operations from the U.S. to the
Middle East and Central/East Asia, with a focus on minimizing fraud, waste, and abuse.
As CEO of Huxley Rock LLC, he continues to drive impactful change in policy and
strategy.
Former Prime Minister of Iceland Geir Haarde Joins Lives Amplified Organization
February 17, 2025
Geir Haarde is the first minister in Icelandic political history to have held all three major
ministerial positions, Prime Minister (2006-2009), Minister of Finance (1998-2005), and
Minister of Foreign Affairs (2005-2006). He has served as the Ambassador of Iceland to
The United States and several Latin American countries.
U.S. Ambassador (Ret.) Ned Siegel Joins Lives Amplified Organization
February 7, 2025
Ambassador Ned L. Siegel's business career encompasses over 40 years of
entrepreneurial experience as a developer, owner and manager of vast and diverse
holdings in residential and commercial real estate, witnessing first-hand both the best
and worst of economic times.
Chairman of President Trump’s Environmental Task Force Joins Lives Amplified Foundation
February 3, 2025
Edward Russo will chair President Trump’s environmental advisory task force.
Russo served as an environmental consultant for President Trump for many
years. He and his business partner were nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize
for using atmospheric water technology to create clean, healthy drinking water
from the air.
Former President of the Dominican Republic Joins the Board of Lives Amplified Organization
January 29, 2025
Leonel Fernández is a prominent Dominican politician, lawyer, and academic who
served as President of the Dominican Republic for three non-consecutive terms.
Consul of Nigeria Joins Lives Amplified Organization
December 2, 2024
H.E. Ambassador Jidda is a highly accomplished and result-oriented diplomat with over
two decades of experience in diplomacy, international relations and foreign affairs within
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria. He is sought-after for his expertise in
representing Nigeria at various global forums, such as the United Nations General
Assembly, African Union Summits, and other significant conferences on economic,
environmental and agricultural issues.
Former President of the United Nations General Assembly Joins Lives AmplifiedOrganization
November 12, 2024
Mr. Lajčák has served in various key roles, including as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of
Slovakia, country’s Deputy Prime Minister and as the High Representative for Bosnia and
Herzegovina. Mr. Lajčák's diplomatic career has been marked by his involvement in crucial
peace negotiations and his commitment to promoting stability and cooperation in the
Balkans and beyond.