Lindsey Buss, Martha's Table

Lindsey Buss is the president and CEO of Martha's Table, which fights poverty in short and long term with food, clothing, education, and family programs. Annually, Martha's Table serves more than 500,000 meals and has 18,000 visits to its clothing room. Two-hundred-ninety children and youth, and their parents, participate in its day-care, after school, and summer programs. These programs work with children and youth over a continuum from ages three months through 18 years and beyond, facilitating their achievement of long term success. Buss believes strongly in the power of collaborative efforts and Martha's Table's effectiveness is made possible through partnerships with 100 other non-profits and the invaluable assistance of more than 10,000 volunteers a year.

Buss was an attorney at Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher for seven years before joining Martha's Table in 2000. He is a founder and board member of the D.C. Alliance of Youth Advocates, a coalition of more than 100 local youth service providers. Previously, Buss was a board member and board chair of Rachael's Women's Center, a support center for homeless women, and a fellow with The Institute for New Leaders, New Communities. He was a member of the 2009 Class of Leadership Greater Washington.