Jerry Wishnow

Jerry Wishnow is an American activist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Wishnow Group Inc., a company that developed and produced campaigns aimed at intervening in social problems through mutually beneficial partnerships between media, nonprofits, and businesses. The projects have reduced infant mortality, property crime, changed drug laws, and added anti-discrimination curricula to U.S. and international schools.

Wishnow contributed his copywritten name "AmeriCorps" to the Clinton White House as the official title of what has become the domestic version of the Peace Corps.

Wishnow and his campaigns have received over 70 national and regional awards including a Peabody Award, three National Emmy Awards, and four Presidential Commendations.