Grant Champions: Igniting Impact Through Gratitude Driven Leadership

The P&G Alumni Foundation celebrates a powerful network of changemakers—Grant Champions—whose passion, expertise, and P&G values have translated into transformative social impact around the world. These alums not only sponsor our grants; they roll up their sleeves, mentoring, fundraising, leading, and amplifying the missions of grassroots organizations, making a tangible difference. The P&G Alumni Foundation is proud to have 86 Grant Champions across our history; they are our Foundation Heroes. We will highlight a handful of Grant Champions in this four-part series to share their amazing work.  

We begin with stories of impact across Asia—from Nepal to Thailand, India to Bhutan—where P&G alums are transforming lives through enterprise, dignity, and health equity.

Freedom Through Work | Aruna Project, India
Champion: Maddie Bell
A former P&G Brand Manager, Maddie now drives brand strategy for Aruna, a social enterprise helping survivors of sex trafficking in India find freedom through dignified employment. With fellow P&G alums Tom Rockwood, Steve Simpson, Dan Price, and Kathleen Glover, Maddie helped boost Aruna’s brand reach and impact.

“The most compelling metric? An 85% sustained freedom rate—meaning the majority of women never return to trafficking.” – Maddie Bell

Rare Diseases, Real Solutions | ZYL Caring Center, China
Champion: Cheryl Gui
With 20 years at P&G, Cheryl Gui now uplifts China’s rare disease community. As ZYL’s Honorary Vice Chair, she leads volunteer efforts and public engagement—including a 2024 choir performance in Guangzhou’s busiest metro station.

“ZYL is a magic team. Their tireless work replaces despair with dignity.” – Cheryl Gui
Cheryl has secured $5,000+ in funding and engaged 200+ volunteers for ZYL’s programs in mental health and vocational support.

Farming for the Future | iDE, Nepal
Champion: Linda Porter-Cox
A longtime P&G leader, Linda now supports iDE’s mission to empower rural farmers—especially women—with sustainable farming practices.

“The impact goes far beyond income. Women and their children now have pathways to opportunity.” – Linda Porter-Cox
Linda’s supported grant has already increased annual income by $658 for over 2,000 beneficiaries.

 Business as a Force for Good | JoyCorps, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Myanmar
Champion: Henry Ho
With 19 years at P&G, Henry Ho brings his Product Supply and CBD expertise to JoyCorps’ board, championing entrepreneurship in Thailand’s marginalized regions.

“Redemptive businesses offer lasting transformation.” – Henry Ho
Foundation grants are fueling dozens of ventures and sustainable job creation in the Golden Triangle.

Sparking Entrepreneurial Growth | Loden Foundation, Bhutan
Champion: Gabriela Franco
Gabriela France spent 5 years at P&G in Brand Management, working mostly in Latin America.  She has used this experience to help the Loden Foundation train over 150 entrepreneurs in Bhutan, host a Global Entrepreneurship Week, and launch an interest-free loan program for underserved founders—including women-led businesses in remote areas.

“We’re helping unlock ideas that drive local change.” – Dorji Tashi, Loden Foundation

Look out for Part 2, where we’ll spotlight Grant Champions making waves across Europe—carrying forward the P&G legacy of leadership, service, and purpose.