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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.

Dieter Cantu

Dieter Cantu

Social Justice - Equity
TX, United States

Dieter Cantu is an advocate for youth impacted by the juvenile justice and child welfare systems, and an expert in policy reform. His lived experience…

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Job Tiguem Poudiougo

Job Tiguem Poudiougo

Social Justice - Equity
Mali

Expert en protection humanitaire, en développement communautaire et en entrepreneuriat social, Tiguem Poudiougo est responsable de la protection pour Oxfam à Mopti et se consacre…

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Karan Chopra

Karan Chopra

Food Security
Ghana

Karan is an entrepreneur and operator experienced in building high growth and high impact ventures. He is currently the COO of Cervest, a Climate Intelligence…

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Fredros Okumu

Fredros Okumu

Health
Kenya

Fredros Okumu is a Kenyan parasitologist and entomologist renowned for his pioneering research on mosquito behavior and human vector interactions. He currently serves as the…

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Mercy Lung’aho

Mercy Lung’aho

Food Security
Kenya

Mercy is a Research Scientist for the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). She is an experienced nutritionist and research scientist with expertise in nutrition-sensitive…

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Danjuma Adda

Danjuma Adda

Health
Nigeria

Danjuma is a Nigerian prince and accomplished public health expert on a mission to raise awareness about Viral Hepatitis and increase access to care. Danjuma…

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Niyigena Pierre Celestin

Niyigena Pierre Celestin

Health
Rwanda

Niyigena Pierre Celestin has 15 years of experience in Public Health-related programs, including program implementation, supervision, clinical training, research, and quality improvement. He holds an…

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Bowel Diop

Bowel Diop

Gender, Health
Senegal

Bowel Diop is a Senegalese specialist in social economy, with deep expertise in project financing and fundraising. Passionately committed to advancing the rights of girls…

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Egerton Neto

Egerton Neto

Climate
Brazil

Egerton Neto is a policy expert and researcher focused on information integrity, climate communication, and technology governance. He serves as an Advisor at the International…

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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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Genoveva Islas

Genoveva Islas

Health
CA, United States

Genoveva works as the founder and director of the non-profit Cultiva la Salud, which works to promote health equity in the San Joaquin Valley of…

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Chiwoza Bandawe

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…

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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.