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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.

Robert Agyarkor

Robert Agyarkor

Health
Ghana

Robert AGYARKO leads the Outbreaks and Epidemics Programme of the African Risk Capacity and has more than 20 years of experience in development and public…

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Julia Corvalan

Julia Corvalan

Governance
Paraguay

Dr. Julia Corvalan is an international development expert, academic, and researcher, working to support mission-oriented grassroots organizations and co-create solutions in highly vulnerable communities. She…

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Mojisola Karigidi

Mojisola Karigidi

Food Security
Nigeria

Mojisola Karigidi is an early-career scientist and lecturer in the field of biochemistry with special interest in functional foods, medicinal plants and their role in…

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Phiwe Dauwa

Phiwe Dauwa

Health
South Africa

Phiwe is licensed registered nurse and midwife who worked in the Neonatal Intensive care unit (NICU) after graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing obtained…

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Aza Nedhari

Aza Nedhari

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
DC, United States

Aza Nedhari, MS, LM, CPM is a forward-thinking and visionary Maternal Health activist with a proven track record of exhibiting her strengths in innovative thinking,…

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Sebakeng Phate

Sebakeng Phate

Health
Lesotho

Sebakeng Phate is a medical doctor who is passionate about tuberculosis and its management. He has prior experience working as a pharmacist. He has worked…

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Roseline Orwa

Roseline Orwa

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Kenya

Roseline Orwa is a Kenyan social entrepreneur focused on gender equality, and rural development. She is founder of the Rona Foundation, which supports rural widows and champions…

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Yetnayet Asfaw Demessie

Yetnayet Asfaw Demessie

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Ethiopia

A physician by training, Asfaw has dedicated her professional and personal life to advancing the cause of girls and women for the past 18 years. …

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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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Jeffrey Muhiyeni Misomali

Jeffrey Muhiyeni Misomali

Food Security
Malawi

International development executive with 17+ years driving systemic social change through philanthropy, evidence-based programming, and innovative finance. Passionate about challenging traditional development approaches by leveraging…

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Dapo Oyewole

Dapo Oyewole

Governance
Nigeria

’Dapo Oyewole is Special Adviser on Development Planning & International Affairs to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Government of the Federal Republic of…

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Olasimbo Sojinrin


DC, United States

Ms. Olasimbo Sojinrin is the CEO of Solar Sister, a social enterprise dedicated to providing women in rural Africa access to clean energy and economic…

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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.