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The Impact the World Foundation focuses on Core “Impact Areas” with innovative and dynamic approaches that address the fundamental needs of the underserved and marginalized in both energetic and empathetic ways.
Impact the World aims to serve individuals, communities and organizations with a highly innovative and boldly magnanimous approach that aims to challenge the way the world closes gaps in society and uplifts the marginalized and underserved in a way that is enlightening and equitable.
Our promise is to EQUIP, ENABLE, and ENCOURAGE people to be the best they can be.
Every person deserves a chance to become the best they can be. However, in today’s world, there are many intentional and unintentional barriers that don’t allow many to achieve their full potential. Barriers exist throughout society, including education, employment, housing, health, an appropriate investment in our children, and community outreach. This is most clearly manifested in the disenfranchised, marginalized, underserved, and underrepresented communities where opportunities are not often available.
For over 50 years, the United States has failed to finish above 20th in science and math among 80 of its international peer countries.1 Research shows only 35 percent of fourth graders are reading at or above grade level while 64 percent of eighth graders are reading below grade level.2 When we consider health and fitness, 1 in every 5 deaths in America can be attributed to heart disease and other cardiovascular complications.3 There is no state in the union with an obesity rate under 20% with 12 states over 30%.4 Healthcare costs have skyrocketed to about $4.5 trillion or $13k per person.5 These unhealthy habits and deleterious consequences start in childhood. There are over 6500 food deserts across America where fresh fruits and vegetables are not available or very costly when available, leading to a detrimental reliance on processed foods.6
Impact the World was founded with one mission: To execute large-scale, bold, revolutionary, and systemic paradigm shifts to transform one’s mindset and to facilitate the removal of these barriers and the provision of opportunity for all.
Impact the World’s approach is to focus on people and their potential. By believing that no matter what one’s past or current life situation, each person deserves the opportunity to maximize their potential.
1Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). 2023 Report
2The National Children’s Book and Literacy Alliance Report .
3 Heart Disease Facts – CDC. Report
4 Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps – CDC. Report
5 Becker’s Revenue Cycle Management Report. Report
6 Characteristics and Influential Factors of Food Deserts -USDA. Report
Impact The World Foundation founders, Mike Wing and Victoria Junkins collectively have over 70 years of running successful businesses and non-profit organizations. They have extensive academic accomplishments and applicable proven results working with the targeted disenfranchised and marginalized communities.
Together, Wing and Junkins are highly qualified Competent Conversantstm able to drive paradigm shift thinking as they hold numerous masters and doctoral degrees in relevant fields including law, global affairs, criminal justice, public policy, education, restorative justice, STEM, theology, and business.
Our highly qualified and dedicated team works tirelessly to make sure Impact the World Foundation has a clear vision, strong execution and smooth internal operations so that we may serve in effective and altruistic ways.
Mike Wing
CEO, Chairman and Co-Founder
Mike is a lawyer and a former Senior Partner at the law firm O’Connor and Hannan and Of Counsel for Haynes and Boone. Wing has successfully served as President and CEO of 11 companies spanning the globe, notably the Swedish holding company ICH and the United States Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. There, Wing developed the highly regarded “Fifth Grade Program” to engage young learners in an exciting and contextualized educational experience focused on math, science, and technology.
From 1992-1993, he served President George H. W. Bush, William Jefferson Clinton as a White House Fellow. He is a teacher and distinguished baseball coach at the international, collegiate, and high school levels, winning various championships throughout his coaching career, including coaching with USA Baseball.
Wing has been named Teacher of the Year, Professor of the Year, Superlative Teacher and Coach of the Year on several occasions.
Victoria Junkins
President and Co-Founder
Victoria was a successful leader at The Hewlett Packard Company, HP Inc and Hewlett Packard Enterprise for 35 years until retiring from the company. While there she worked in IT, HR/Diversity and over 25 years in Marketing. During the 2022 International Women’s Day celebration, Victoria was chosen as one of ten women recipients out of over 600 nominations worldwide to receive the HPE “Women’s Excellence Award”.
Victoria has a bachelor’s in business administration from The University of Notre Dame and a master’s in business administration from The University of Iowa.
Junkins has spent over 30 years serving her community through various church ministries and humanitarian outreach programs. Her passion for inclusivity and belonging drives her efforts to resolve injustice, dismantle racism, and counter the mass incarceration trends.
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