Wiley Skaret

EFM Wiley Skaret founded James 1, a U.S. 501(c)(3) project dedicated to providing university scholarships for the children of Colombian National Police (CNP) officers killed in the line of duty. To advance this mission, Wiley built broad coalitions of support — engaging police generals, supreme court justices, ambassadors, diplomats, corporate leaders, and victims' families. An internationally performing pianist, he launched a nationwide campaign by recording music videos across Colombia with a piano transformed into a traveling memorial, painted by a CNP graffiti artist. That piano was permanently installed at the CNP Museum in Bogotá. Through benefit concerts on two continents, national media appearances, and the creation of an international scholarship board, he elevated the cause from a local initiative to a global effort. James 1 has raised more than $100,000 and provided full or partial university scholarships to nine children of fallen officers, four of whom have now graduated.