Jan. 13, 2026

Morgan DeNicola|PBP|52: 4th and Goal

Morgan DeNicola|PBP|52: 4th and Goal

Morgan DeNicola shares her journey from a family rooted in philanthropy to becoming the executive director of the DeNicola Family Foundation. She discusses the foundation's mission, which focuses on global health, cultural diplomacy, humanitarian efforts, and conservation. Morgan highlights the importance of empathy and community engagement, sharing insights on the NFL Humanitarian Award, the Brain Health Summit, and the foundation's mobile medical van initiative in Africa. She emphasizes the significance of cultural diplomacy and practical ways individuals can practice diplomacy in their own communities.

 

Chapters:

 

00:00 Introduction to Philanthropy and Family Legacy

03:55 The DeNicola Family Foundation: Mission andImpact

06:38 Humanitarian Recognition and the NFL Connection

09:32 Brain Health Summit: Addressing AthleteWell-being

12:45 World Health Initiatives: Mobile Medical Van inAfrica

15:38 Cultural Diplomacy: Engaging with Global Leaders

29:24 Navigating Philanthropy and Humanitarian Work

30:52 Cultural Diplomacy and Global Citizenship

33:37 The Role of the Humpty Dumpty Institute

37:11 Understanding Cultural Context in Diplomacy

43:33 The Importance of Listening and Empathy

53:03 Practicing Diplomacy in Everyday Life

58:38 Outro

 

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Executive Director of the DeNicola Family Foundation

Morgan DeNicola is Executive Director of the DeNicola Family Foundation, which advances world health, humanitarian recognition, conservation, and cultural diplomacy while honoring committed changemakers.

She serves as Vice Chair of the Humpty Dumpty Institute (HDI), a New York-based NGO that fosters global dialogue through partnerships with the U.S. Congress, Department of State, United Nations, and international embassies.

Morgan has participated in congressional delegations to the United Nations and Africa, including leading initiatives inspired by visits to Malawi and Rwanda. These experiences spurred projects like the Cosmo Cares Mobile Healthcare Van, donated to support remote communities in Lesotho.
She contributes to the Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian Awards, recognizing NFL figures for community impact, and supports scientific scholarships in COPD research at the American Thoracic Society conferences.

Holding a BS in Elementary Education from Long Island University (C.W. Post), Morgan is also an active board member of Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Pennsylvania, promoting wildlife conservation and education.