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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.

Monalisa Padhee

Monalisa Padhee

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
India

Monalisa Padhee is the Program Head of Education and Wellness Initiative at Emp Bindi International association. In her role, she works on delivering education and…

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Maji Hailemariam

Maji Hailemariam

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Ethiopia

Maji Hailemariam Debena is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology in the College of Human Medicine. Her research interests…

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Kevin Lunzalu

Kevin Lunzalu

Environment
Kenya

Growing up, Kevin loved visiting the Nairobi National Park. He was fascinated with the work of the rangers and how they closely interacted with the…

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Abraham Leno

Abraham Leno

Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
Guinea

Abraham Leno is a seasoned leader in international development and humanitarian assistance, with over 22 years of experience across some of the world’s most challenging…

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Stellah Bosire

Stellah Bosire

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Kenya

Dr. Stellah Bosire is a Medical Doctor, Lawyer, Researcher, Global Health Practitioner and the Founding Executive Director of The Africa Center for Health Systems and…

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David Kuria

David Kuria

Environment
Kenya

David Kuria is the CEO of Ecotact Limited and the Regional Social Entrepreneur of the Year for Africa, 2009. Ecotact is a social enterprise that…

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Rejoice Misozi Kankhande

Rejoice Misozi Kankhande

Health
Malawi

Rejoice Misozi Kankhande is a registered Public Health Practitioner by the Medical Council of Malawi, with over 10 years’ experience in health program management, monitoring,…

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Monica Hernandez Sanchez

Monica Hernandez Sanchez

Education
TX, United States

Monica Hernandez Sanchez is a data driven strategist developing a spectrum of care for individuals, families, and communities impacted by behavioral health-related complexities. She is…

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Etta Madete

Etta Madete

Environment
Kenya

Etta Madete is a BORAQS registered Sustainable Design Architect, EDGE Expert, Aspen Senior Fellow passionate about affordable sustainable housing. She is the co-founder and director…

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Utibe Effiong

Utibe Effiong

Health
Nigeria

Dr. Utibe Effiong is a practicing board-certified Internal Medicine specialist physician and Public Health scientist passionate about health policy, health systems administration, drug addiction management,…

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Phyllis Omido

Phyllis Omido

Environment
Kenya

Phyllis Omido, born around 1978, is a Kenyan environmental activist widely recognized for her efforts to shut down a toxic lead smelting plant in Owino…

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Mokete Motlatsi Mary

Mokete Motlatsi Mary

Health
Lesotho

Mokete Motlatsi Mary currently serves as a Project Manager for the Providing Universal HIV/AIDS Services (PUSH) project in Lesotho, providing overall project management and technical…

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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.