50 Over 50: Forbes' Trailblazing Leaders Driving Social Impact and Policy Change

Forbes' 2026 50 Over 50 list features visionary leaders making waves in social impact, environmental preservation, and political engagement. Angelique Albert, founder of Native Forward Scholars Fund, secured a $50 million grant for Native students; Laurene Allen, activist leading the fight against PFAS contamination nationwide; and Shorlette Ammons, new co-executive director of Farm Aid, supporting farmers are among those driving transformative change. Anousheh Ansari, space traveler and founder of XPRIZE; Christina Beckles, founder of Sato Project rescuing Puerto Rican street dogs; and Glynda Carr, founder of Higher Heights for America empowering Black women in politics, are leading initiatives that are reshaping society. The list also includes Good360, which distributed $25 billion in goods, and CLASP, which focuses on energy efficiency globally. These leaders are driving significant social and economic change through their impactful ventures.