Bob Goff is the author of the New York Times bestselling books Love Does, Everybody Always, Dream Big, and Undistracted. He is the Honorary Consul to the Republic of Uganda, an attorney, and the founder of Love Does—a nonprofit human rights organization operating in 14 countries. He’s a lover of balloons, cake pops, and helping people pursue their big dreams. Bob continues to be inspired by friendships he’s developed with others around the world who live their lives pursuing strategic ways to help others. You can typically find Bob writing and taking calls from his boat, welcoming people to The Oaks—his Southern California retreat center, or at an event speaking. Bob’s greatest ambitions in life are to love others, do stuff, and, most importantly, to hold hands with his wife, Sweet Maria Goff, and spend time with their amazing kids and grandkids. For more, check out BobGoff.com and LoveDoes.org.
Jody Luke is the President of Love Does – a nonprofit founded by Bob Goff over 20 years ago that fights for human rights, cares for the vulnerable, and provides education in conflict zones around the world. Under Jody’s leadership, the organization has expanded internationally to fifteen countries while also broadening its reach domestically to further help refugees, teen moms and the incarcerated. From a major accounting firm to a variety of start-up businesses, Jody has a diverse financial background with companies of all sizes. Jody may have a firm grasp on the numbers, but it’s the life stories of people around her which fuel her desire to help friends and strangers alike. Jody strives to bring bundles of purpose and passion to everything she does, just ask her biggest fans: her family. She has been married for more than 25 years and has 3 kids who can all attest to her many world record-setting attempts at multi-tasking. Jody can be reached at jody@lovedoes.org or on social media @jodylluke.
Drew Fountain is a 27-year-old San Diego native who works as the Director of Operations for Love Does. He graduated from Pepperdine University, where his education developed both his character and faith, propelling him into a life and career of service. Over the past four and a half years, Drew has developed and implemented domestic and international programs serving vulnerable communities including refugees, incarcerated individuals, food-insecure families, and migrant children. Passionate about people and elevating others, Drew is driven to create opportunities that provide lasting change for individuals, families, and communities. On a mission to develop social enterprises that provide sustainability for Love Does’ programs, Drew is willing to learn and work hard to make it happen. Family and friends are key parts of his life, and he stays active while enjoying travel and fun.
