Honoring Christel DeHaan on her birthday. We reflect on how she channeled her exceptional business acumen into creating Christel House, a global nonprofit that transforms lives. In her own words, she shares a vision to break the cycle of poverty through education, building an organization that, in its first 25 years, has impacted more than 20,000 students. Her legacy of empowerment continues to provide young people with the skills, support, and opportunities they need to succeed — from classrooms to life.