Phyllis R. Magrab, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics and UNESCO Chair, is a well-known pediatric psychologist and former director of the Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development (GUCCHD). For over fifty years, Dr. Magrab has provided service, conducted research, shaped policy, and trained future professionals on behalf of vulnerable children and their families. Currently she also leads the Georgetown Collaborative for Research and Education to Advance Children’s Health (GC-REACH). Dr. Magrab has had extensive international experience related to developing services and policies for children, especially children with special needs. Currently, among her many global activities, Dr. Magrab holds a UNESCO Chair; serves as the Vice-Chair of the US-Afghan Women’s Council, a public private partnership to advance the status of women and children in Afghanistan; is a Senior Advisor to the Georgetown University Health Institute (GUGHIi); and champions early intervention and disability programs in the global arena. Dr. Magrab has published 14 books and numerous articles related to her work. There is an Endowed Chair, the Phyllis R. Magrab Chair, named for her and dedicated to the continuation of her work on behalf of vulnerable children.