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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.

Nicolle Gonzales

Nicolle Gonzales

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
NM, United States

Nicolle Gonzales (born in Waterflow, New Mexico) is a Navajo certified midwife. She is currently in the process of opening the nation’s first Native American…

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Isabelle Kamariza

Isabelle Kamariza

Food Security
Rwanda

Isabelle Kamariza, founder of Solid’Africa, has made a lasting impact on nutrition security in Rwanda. Since 2010, she has championed access to affordable, nutritious meals…

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Anick Dupuy

Anick Dupuy

Health
Haiti

As President of Fondation Capital Bank Haiti and INASSA (Internationale Assurance SA), Anick Dupuy drives innovative initiatives to promote financial inclusion, health equity, and community…

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Reggie Ivey

Reggie Ivey

Health
OK, United States

Reggie Ivey is a social justice visionary for black and brown communities, with over 20 years of public health experience. He serves as a conduit…

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Veron Blue

Veron Blue

Health
TX, United States

Veron Blue, Founder and Executive Director of Faith & Community Wellness Center, Inc., is a local pastor, mental health coach and advocate whose passion is…

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Edinah Masiyiwa

Edinah Masiyiwa

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Zimbabwe

Edinah Masiyiwa is a nurse, midwife and is the Executive Director of a women’s rights organization in Zimbabwe called Women’s Action Group with over two…

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Ranjitha Puskur

Ranjitha Puskur

Food Security
India

Dr. Ranjitha Puskur is a Senior Scientist leading the gender research program at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). She has been part of the…

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Ndidi Nwuneli

Ndidi Nwuneli

Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship, Food Security
Nigeria

Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli is a Nigerian entrepreneur, expert in African agriculture, nutrition, philanthropy, and social innovation. In April 2024, she became CEO of the One…

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Desmond Jumbam

Desmond Jumbam

Health
Cameroon

Desmond is a Ghana-based health policy consultant whose pointed critique of neocolonialist thinking in global development – “How (Not) To Write About Global Health”, published…

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Stephen Lucke

Stephen Lucke

Food Security
TX, United States

Stephen Lucke, Founder of Gardopia Gardens, is food systems expert and activist focusing on health and environmental justice who educates and empowers communities on how to…

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Ahmed “Kura” Omar

Ahmed “Kura” Omar

Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship, Education, Food Security
Kenya

Ahmed “Kura” Omar has 10 years of experience working with national and international NGOs. His experience ranges from direct field project implementation to coordinating program…

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Uche Udekwe

Uche Udekwe

Health
Nigeria

Uche Kenneth Udekwe is a Social Entrepreneur, SDG Advocate, Founder/CEO at NATAL CARES. He is a Public Health Administrator deeply passionate about design thinking and…

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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.