Lauren Muir
KY, United States
Lauren is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, mental health innovator, and advocate who strives to eliminate barriers to ensure the mental well being of all…
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…
Maria Valenzuela
Health AZ, United States
Maria Avalenzuela serves as the Executive Director at Spaces of Opportunity, where she is dedicated to creating transformative programs that uplift individuals and strengthen communities….
Chiwoza Bandawe
Health Malawi
Chiwoza is the only clinical psychologist in Malawi and works tirelessly to dispel myths about mental illnesses. Chiwoza was convinced he would be a lawyer…
Serufusa Sekidde
Health Uganda
Serufusa is the Chief of Staff to the CEO of ViiV Healthcare in London. Previously, Serufusa served as the Director of a new initiative at…
Adebisi Alimi
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Nigeria
An LGBT advocate and HIV activist, Adebisi Alimi was the first person to ever come out as gay on Nigerian television. After an attempt on…
Marcia Bruno-Todd
Social Justice - Equity OK, United States
Marcia Bruno-Todd is a leader in Oklahoma working to support and grow new and emerging leaders and broaden involvement within communities. Her work is driven…
Esther Ngumbi
Food Security Kenya
Dr. Esther Ndumi Ngumbi is a Kenyan entomologist and academic who serves as Assistant Professor of Entomology and African-American Studies at the University of Illinois…
Anjali Sarker
Governance Bangladesh
Anjali Sarker is the Senior Manager at the Oxford Character Project, where she leads a wide range of leadership and character development programmes for a…
Mmaki Jantjies
Education South Africa
Mmaki conducts education technology research focused on increasing STEM education across the African continent through mobile technology. As one of the first black, female South…
Laura Bellis
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights OK, United States
Laura Bellis is an organizer and community health access strategist who focuses on breaking down social and political resource barriers. Laura is currently serving as…
Jerry Blassigname
Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship SC, United States
Jerry Blassingame is the Executive Director of Soteria Community Development Corporation and Senior Pastor of Soteria Christian Fellowship. He endeavors to empower individuals and the…
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