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We support locally-rooted, globally networked innovative leaders around the globe through our Fellowship programs. Explore our community database below to learn more.

Nicole Harris-Hollingsworth

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…

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Reggie Ivey

Reggie Ivey

Health
OK, United States

Reggie Ivey is a social justice visionary for black and brown communities, with over 20 years of public health experience. He serves as a conduit…

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Buyung Hadi

Buyung Hadi

Food Security
Indonesia

Buyung, an Indonesian entomologist, is currently serving as the country representative for the International Rice Research Institute in Cambodia, a position he says gives him…

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Ola Orekunrin Brown

Ola Orekunrin Brown

Health
Nigeria

Dr Ola Brown is the founding partner of Healthcap; a pan-Africa investment company focused investments that create a healthier world. There are two arms to…

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Folake Kio-Olayinka

Folake Kio-Olayinka

Health
Nigeria

Folake Olayinka is a physician and global health leader with extensive experience in immunization, maternal and child health, malaria, HIV, and health systems strengthening. Since…

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Abdul-Rahman Edward Koroma

Abdul-Rahman Edward Koroma

Health
Sierra Leone

Abdul-Rahman Edward Koroma is a physically challenged disability activist, advocating for the rights and social and economic inclusion of individuals with disabilities. Driven by a…

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Margaret Nigba

Margaret Nigba

Gender, Governance
Liberia

Margaret is founder and executive director of Her Voice Liberia, which provides legal services and access to justice for marginalized and vulnerable women and girls…

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Junaid Nabi

Junaid Nabi

Health
India

Dr. Junaid Nabi is an award-winning physician-scientist and dedicated healthcare strategy professional passionate about designing innovative solutions for problems that impede access to high-quality care….

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Damaris Matoke-Muhia

Damaris Matoke-Muhia

Health
Kenya

Damaris is a molecular biology scientist working on the control of vector borne diseases. She holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine and a Masters in…

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Kassahun Bilcha

Kassahun Bilcha

Health
Ethiopia

Dr. Kassahun Bilcha is an internationally renowed board-certified dermatologist with years of experience in treating skin diseases, teaching, and mentoring. He completed both his internship…

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Sitawa Wafula

Sitawa Wafula

Health
Kenya

Sitawa Wafula is a leading Mental Health Consultant and advocate with over eight years of experience in self, national, and international mental health advocacy. She…

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Robert Hakiza

Robert Hakiza

Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
Congo, Republic of

Robert Hakiza is a Congolese researcher and humanitarian leader who founded Young African Refugees for Integral Development (YARID), a refugee-led, community-based organization in Uganda. Established…

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The Aspen Global Innovators Group supports 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.