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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.

Leah Upton

Leah Upton

Health
OK, United States

Dr. Leah Upton is a physician leader in a community clinic who builds structures for whole-person, whole-family care that encourages physical, mental, and social health….

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Mujobu Moyo

Mujobu Moyo

Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
Tanzania

Mujobu Moyo was an IDRC research fellow at the Center for Global Development. Her research focuses on how to manage natural resource windfalls in developing…

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Shikoh Gitau

Shikoh Gitau

Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
Kenya

Dr. Shikoh Gitau (born c. 1981) is a Kenyan computer scientist and is currently the CEO of Qhala, a technology company involved in Africa’s digital transformation,…

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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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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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Maulik Sisodia

Maulik Sisodia

Environment
India

“If you work for water, you are working for every dimension of development,” says Maulik Sisodia, the executive director of Tarun Bharat Sangh, a water-focused…

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Kerim Youba

Kerim Youba

Education, Social Justice - Equity
Mauritania

Kerim is in charge of reintegrating incarcerated people in society in Mauritania, specializing in prison reform. As a social worker at Noura Foundation, Kerim is…

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Sisonke Msimang

Sisonke Msimang

Governance
South Africa

Sisonke Msimang is a South African writer, activist and political analyst based in Perth, Western Australia, whose focus is on race, gender, and politics. She…

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Regina Agyare Honu

Regina Agyare Honu

Governance
Ghana

Regina is the CEO of Soronko Solutions. She just opened the first coding and human-centered design school for children and adults called Soronko Academy. She…

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Gulrez Shah Azhar

Gulrez Shah Azhar

Environment
India

Gulrez is an independent researcher passionate about health, environment, climate, and development. He along with other partners helped develop India’s first heat preparedness plan in…

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Dr. Jean Baptiste Musafiri

Dr. Jean Baptiste Musafiri

Health
Rwanda

Dr Jean Baptiste Musafiri is a medical doctor and clinical psychologist with an extensive 23-year background in public health. His experience spans both national and…

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Taha Sabri

Taha Sabri

Health
Pakistan

Taha Sabri is a doctor who works in public health in Pakistan. He completed his medical studies from Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi and…

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