2022-2023 Scholars
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Amna Akhtar
UNITED KINGDOMCo-Founder and Creative Director, GirlDreamerRead Full Bio arrow_right_altIncreasing access to opportunities for young women of color to support their professional and entrepreneurial development and increase representation for minority communities.
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Jesús Armas
VENEZUELAPresident, Ciudadanía Sin LímitesRead Full Bio arrow_right_altPromoting democracy and human rights in Venezuela through grassroots mobilization, technology and increasing equitable access to water and energy.
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Dinara Auyelbekova
KAZAKHSTANFounder and Director, Girls Power FundRead Full Bio arrow_right_altDesigning and delivering innovative solutions to address gender inequality in rural Kazakhstan by promoting girls’ access to STEM education.
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Kealohaku'ualohaku'upoki'i (Poki’i) Balaz
UNITED STATESInterim Executive Director, Lunalilo HomeRead Full Bio arrow_right_altShaping the future of senior care and improving community health by engaging leaders, families, and neighbors to develop culturally appropriate continuums of care for the kupuna...
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Allison Benson-Hernández
COLOMBIAFounder, Director and Principal Researcher, Re-imaginemos Action Research CenterRead Full Bio arrow_right_altCreating opportunities for Colombians to challenge inequality and reimagine the future of their country through collaborative conversation, research-based journalism, art, and...
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Teresa Buczkowska
POLAND AND IRELANDIntegration Manager, Immigrant Council of IrelandRead Full Bio arrow_right_altMobilizing migrant communities to increase political participation, strengthen democracy, and support migrant voices in leadership roles.
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Josue De Paz
MEXICO AND UNITED STATESCEO & Co-Founder, First Tech FundRead Full Bio arrow_right_altSupporting low-income youth to reach their full potential by providing access to technology, career mentorship, and skills training.
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Wael Haffar Habbal
SYRIA AND GREECECommunity Leader and Director, The Syrian and Greek Youth ForumRead Full Bio arrow_right_altConnecting refugees, migrants, and all Athenians living in Greece to gather, share experiences, and work together to create creative action for their communities.
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Lilian Nakigozi
UGANDAFounder & CEO, Women Smiles UgandaRead Full Bio arrow_right_altBuilding innovative vertical farming technology to improve food security and empower women to develop sustainable agricultural solutions for urban spaces.
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Olusola Owonikoko
NIGERIAExecutive Director, Stanforte Edge; Founder, Project Enable AfricaRead Full Bio arrow_right_altPromoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in workplaces and legislation to allow people with disabilities in Nigeria to fully participate in employment and civic life.
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Jackson Rowland
NEW ZEALANDImpact Investing Advocate; Former Director, Ākina Invest, Ākina FoundationRead Full Bio arrow_right_altGrowing New Zealand’s impact investing space to connect social impact businesses with capital and to encourage corporations and economic leaders to invest in social change.
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Mustika Wijaya
INDONESIAFounder & Executive Director, Solar ChapterRead Full Bio arrow_right_altPromoting sustainable community development by increasing access to water, sanitation, and education in rural communities across Indonesia.