Deborah Szekely
Activist & Co-founder of Rancho La Puerta
Often called the spokesperson of the modern fitness movement, Deborah Szekely is a legend in the health and wellness space. She is the founder of two of the world’s highest-regarded destination spas—Rancho La Puerta and Golden Door Spa—and to this day, at the age of 102, champions efforts toward healthier foods and regular fitness activity in both her businesses and in her volunteer work. She’s received several accolades: She has been a U.S. delegate to UNESCO and a member of many commissions, including the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition; a recipient of the Order of the Aztec Eagle, Mexico’s most prestigious award to a non-Mexican citizen, and much more.