Jerry Blassigname
Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship SC, United States
Jerry Blassingame is founder and CEO of Soteria Community Development Corporation in Greenville, SC, where he trains previously incarcerated individuals during their reentry process. After dropping out…
Jennie Joseph
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights FL, United States
Jennie Joseph is a well respected health advocate for women and newborn babies. A British-trained midwife, Jennie has become one of the world’s most respected…
Maria Valenzuela
Health AZ, United States
Maria Valenzuela is Domestic Program Director of Esperanca, a community advocacy program working for the Hispanic Latino community, to provide access to quality health care and…
Nicole Harris-Hollingsworth
Health NY, United States
Dr. Hollingsworth is a community health expert and health systems researcher focused on data sharing and engagement to promote better interactions between communities and health…
Nicolle Gonzales
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights NM, United States
Nicolle Gonzales is a certified Nurse-Midwife and founder of the Changing Woman Initiative, a New Mexico-based organization to advance indigenous women’s reproductive rights. She focuses on…
Megan Cunnigham
Health IL, United States
Megan Cunningham, Managing Deputy Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, brings partners together to drive policy change, access data and resources, and improve environments…
Melissa Bosworth
Health CO, United States
A self-described thought disrupter and warrior for nonprofits, Melissa is the Principal of Vertical Strategies, Executive Director of the Eastern Plains Healthcare Consortium, and Assistant Professor…
Mirtha Santana
Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship NY, United States
Mirtha Santana is a long-time resident of the low-income community of Bushwick Brooklyn, Mirtha knows from personal experience the impact of affordable housing. Her commitment…
Emma Robbins
Environment, Social Justice - Equity CA, United States
Emma Robbins is a Diné artist and social justice fighter, working with her community on the Navajo Nation to secure access to safe drinking water….
Erasma Monticcolo
Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship NY, United States
Erasma is a native New Yorker who grew up in Brownsville, Brooklyn, where she co-founded Power of Two in 2015. As the Executive Director, she uses science…
Genoveva Islas
Health CA, United States
Genoveva is the Founder & CEO of Cultiva La Salud. Genoveva is a public health advocate fighting to advance heath equity in California’s San Joaquin Valley…
Adrienne Crawford
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights DC, United States
Adrienne Crawford is a Certified Nurse Midwife who believes black women thrive with culturally competent care. She practices at Community of Hope in Washington DC, where some…
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Nominate a Fellow
The Aspen Global Innovators Group supports two flagship fellowship programs. These fellowships enable leaders to amplify their voices, visibility and impact. Leaders bring expertise from all sectors and include entrepreneurs, community organizers and local experts who are both proximate to the greatest health and development challenges of our time and also bring lived and learned experience to their solutions.