Sage Cowles

Trained as a dancer, Sage Fuller Cowles has made Minneapolis her home and produced critically acclaimed work as a dancer, choreographer, and performance artist while supporting pro-choice, anti-racism, and education causes. Sage continues to serve as a director on the board of the Cunningham Dance Foundation, New York City.

"A great privilege in my life has been the opportunity to raise my four children in a safe and civically responsible environment. Creating that climate for others is the hope for our future on this planet."

"I admire the leading role Ploughshares Fund plays in catalyzing initiatives to prevent nuclear terrorism [and] stop the development of new nuclear weapons."
- Michael Douglas

"Ploughshares became a leader in its field by building a smart staff, establishing a distinguished board of advisors, and consulting widely and wisely.” - Paul Brest and Hal Harvey

"This is the moment when we have to move forward and all of us come together to reduce the number of nuclear weapons and eliminate them from the face of the earth."
- General Colin Powell

"If you're looking to get a lot of efficacy for your dollar, I think Ploughshares Fund is a very effective way of making the world a safer place." - Brooks Walker, III