“Carol Naughton became the CEO of Purpose Built Communities in 2020 after joining the nonprofit at its inception in 2009. (Its founders are Warren Buffett, Tom Cousins and Julian Robertson.) Working across 15 states, Naughton supports local leaders who are focused on boosting the economic prospects of struggling communities. Her vision is thriving neighborhoods built on strong education, healthy homes and a clear upward economic trajectory. These ‘revitalization initiatives’ allow Naughton and her team to create what she calls ‘pathways to prosperity.’ Naughton also serves on the Fifth Third Bank National Community Advisory Forum.