About Us

The Aspen Global Innovators Group is cultivating the next generation of locally-rooted and globally networked leaders who champion equity and justice in health and development worldwide. Through fellowship, strategic partnership, and advocacy tools, we're catalyzing transformative change through values-based leadership.

Vision

At AGI, we are building a world that centers equity, justice, and values-based leadership, advancing health and equitable development across sectors.

Our Approach

An idea is only as powerful as the impact it inspires. That’s why, we’re on the ground, across the globe, cultivating the local and regional leaders who are driving global movements. We’re working to decolonize global health and dismantle the wrongs of the past through values-based leadership, infused with the optimism of the Aspen Institute.

At the Aspen Global Innovators Group, we operate across four key areas to promote power-shifting and amplify voices from communities most affected by pressing challenges. Our approach involves:

Our Four Areas of Work

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Leadership Training

We provide training, fellowship, and networking opportunities for local leaders to build cross-sectoral leadership from within and across communities.

Knowledge Generation

We create platforms and facilitate dialogues to counter misinformation and inform the global health and development agenda.

Idea Incubation

We incubate and pilot new models of service delivery and financing that prioritize equity and keep humans at the center.

Narrative Development

We support intentional story development for leaders and communities to change public opinion and policy that honor Indigenous histories.

2022 Impact

Impact report

-  44 New Fellows Added to the Community

- 12 Global Convenings

- Provided $75,000 in catalyst funds for health leaders

- Promoting Equitable Health Outcomes in 50+ countries

Our Team

Sylvia Kalley

Sylvia Kalley

Associate Director, Fellowships

Lola Adedokun

Lola Adedokun

Executive Director

Kristina Saccone

Kristina Saccone

Deputy Director

Tsion Ghedamu

Tsion Ghedamu

Associate Director, Fellowship Programs

Danielle Kirby

Danielle Kirby

Finance Associate

Francisca Aba Essien

Francisca Aba Essien

Finance Coordinator

Ladin Bacakoglu

Ladin Bacakoglu

Communications and Events Associate

Luwam Yohanes

Luwam Yohanes

Program Associate and Salesforce Administrator

Vrinda Batra

Vrinda Batra

Administrative and Executive Associate

Holly Kearl

Holly Kearl

Community Manager

Jordan Morrisey

Jordan Morrisey

Deputy Director, AMP Health

Robert Newman

Robert Newman

Director, AMP Health