Role: He’ll participate in a forum on unconventional leadership.
What’s at Stake in 2012: January 12 marked the two-year anniversary of the earthquake in Wyclef’s native Haiti that left 300,000 dead. The former Fugee observed the occasion by imploring his fans over twitter to watch a documentary he produced about the tragedy. Though he was denied a chance to run for president of his country of origin, Wyclef continues to fight to raise awareness for Haiti’s struggles through his charity, Yéle Haiti.