Project Good Podcast

In this episode of the Project Good Podcast, Annmarie Hylton interviews Morgan DeNicola, the executive director of the DeNicola Family Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to advancing world health, cultural diplomacy, conservation, and humanitarian recognition. Morgan shares her experiences in overcoming personal challenges and the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone. She discusses her involvement with the Humpty Dumpty Institute and their efforts to address global issues through cultural exchange and dialogue. Morgan emphasizes the significance of recognizing and encouraging young people in charitable activities, staying focused on core values, and the need for open-mindedness and personal accountability in philanthropy. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of sustaining long-term impact and the role of proper guidance for youth in making a positive difference.

00:00 Welcome to the Project Good Podcast

00:54 Introducing the DeNicola Family Foundation

01:30 Interview with Morgan DeNicola Begins

03:40 Morgan's Personal Journey and Insights

10:41 The Importance of Philanthropy and Accountability

17:08 Morgan's Work with the Humpty Dumpty Institute

30:53 Challenges and Perspectives in Philanthropy

36:32 Recognizing Humanitarian Champions

41:31 Staying Focused and Making an Impact

45:32 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

Morgan DeNicola  is the Executive Director of the DeNicola Family Foundation. The Foundation incorporates the four Passions of World Health, Humanitarian Recognition, Conservation and Cultural Diplomacy. Morgan recognizes the importance of doing good while recognizing those who are equally committed. Morgan is the Vice Chairman of the Humpty Dumpty Institute (HDI) in New York. HDI works around the world to inform and foster dialogue amongst critical stakeholders on key global issues. They do this through their programs with the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Department of State, United Nations, and International Embassies, engaging young people, supporting cultural diplomacy, and working on humanitarian programs.

Morgan during her time working alongside the United Nations, she has led trips to Beijing China in for the Taihe Global Civilization Forum and to Malawi where the level of poverty she saw there kicked off a fundraising initiative, called the Cosmo Cares Mobile Healthcare Van. The Van services remote villages of Lesotho, Africa. Recently Morgan led a congressional delegation in Rwanda.