Featured in the Film
Who's Who in the Film
roject Pay it Forward encourages the youth to realize their true potential to make a positive difference in the world. The Project Pay it Forward documentary features nonprofit organizations and individuals making a positive change in their communities; and experts share their insight and scientific evidence proving that paying it forward can and does work to change the world, and yourself.
The individuals featured in this film are...
- Inspiring the Youth
- Making a Positive Difference
- Helping People & Uplifting Communities
The Expert
Dr. Allan Luks
Dr. Luks is considered among the top experts on volunteerism, and how helping others can benefit one's emotions and physical health.
- Nonprofit Leader
- Professor
- Author
The Expert
Dr. Stephen Post
Dr. Post speaks widely on themes of benevolent love and compassionate care at the interface of science, health, spirituality, and philanthropy.
- Nonprofit Founder
- Professor
- Author
The Expert
Dr.Genevieve Shaker
Dr. Shaker teaches a class on "Giving and Volunteering in America" at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis.
- Professor
- Author
- Fundraiser
Interviewer
Kim DeJesus
With enriching volunteer experience and as co-founder of The David DeJesus Family Foundation, Kim is a strong advocate of paying it forward.
- Nonprofit Founder
- Actress
Interviewer
Dr. Buzz Von Ornsteiner
Known by the public as Dr. Buzz, he is known for expert psychological analysis of breaking news stories on national cable television channels.
- Nonprofit Director
- Psychologist
- Expert Analyst
Interviewer
Kaylyn Easton
Kaylyn is a TV host for RealScene TV (NBC Affiliate) and the Indy Visitors Channel in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Television Host
- Reporter
Nonprofit Founder
Hilda Pacheco-Taylor
Hilda founded the Corazón de Vida Foundation to support Baja orphanages and provide for children in dire need of necessities.
- Nonprofit Founder
- Aerospace & Defense Director
Home Director
Mama Carmen
Mama Carmen is the Home Director of the Casa Hogar Sion Orphanage, which receives support from the Corazón de Vida Foundation.
- Orphanage Founder
Nonprofit Director
George Perez
George directs programs at the Corazón de Vida Foundation to support Baja orphanages and provide children in dire need of necessities.
- Nonprofit Director
- Computer Consultant
Program Manager
Camilla Hammer
Camilla is the manager of Battery Urban Farm of The Battery Conservancy, where she oversees all youth education and community programs.
- Leader
- Educator
- Farmer
The Teacher
Joyce Kong
Millennium HS Teacher and Environmental Club Advisor, Joyce lead and supported her students in starting the urban farm at Battery Park.
- Educator
- Advisor
- Farmer
HS Alumni
Jacqueline
Jacqueline is one of the original students who started the urban farming movement at Battery Park.
- Environment Club Alumni
- Farmer
HS Alumni
Justine
Justine is one of the original students who started the urban farming movement at Battery Park.
- Environment Club Alumni
- Farmer
HS Student
Celine
Celine is a Millennium HS student and Environmental Club member farming at the Battery Park.
- Environmental Club
- Farmer
HS Student
Cody
Cody is a Millennium HS student and Environmental Club member farming at the Battery Park
- Environmental Club
- Farmer
Graduate Student
- BA- Philanthropic Studies
- Service Learning Assistant
Medical Student
Lorenzo
At the Casa Hogar Sion orphanage since he was 8 years old, Lorenzo is now in school to be a doctor.
- Future Doctor
- Role Model
HS Student
- Future Psychologist
- Role Model
HS Student
Jaquelin
Jaquelin is studying for college exams and aspires to be a veterinarian.
- Future Veterinarian
- Role Model
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