Frances Perkins Center Intelligence and Courage Award -- Brooksley Born
Brooksley Born is the former chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Recognizing the dangers of unregulated derivatives trading, she warned about the potential collapse of the financial system but her warnings were not heeded. Her attempt to save the country from economic disaster is the subject of a PBS Frontline documentary, "The Warning." Brooksley was honored by the JFK Library last year with a "Profile in Courage Award."
Brooksley Born is an American Hero. watch "Frontline: The Warning".
Rawego 9 months ago 2
How sad that this dedicated public servant, who was so talented, well qualified, and sincere in her desire to protect the public welfare, was not merely ignored but reviled during her tenure at the CFTC.
Seasass 1 year ago 4