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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.

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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Safura Abdool Karim

Safura Abdool Karim

Health
South Africa

Safura grew up during South Africa’s transition from apartheid to democracy, on the frontlines of the country’s fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Inspired by the…

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Ashli Sims

Ashli Sims

Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship, Health
OK, United States

Ashli Sims is a storyteller who breaks down barriers and opens doors so Black entrepreneurs can build wealth for themselves, their families, and future generations….

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Folake Kio-Olayinka

Folake Kio-Olayinka

Health
Nigeria

Folake Olayinka is a physician and global health leader with extensive experience in immunization, maternal and child health, malaria, HIV, and health systems strengthening. Since…

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John Lazame Tindanbil

John Lazame Tindanbil

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Ghana

Mr. John Lazame TINDANBIL is a Public health practitioner with over 15 years’ work experience in clinical nursing, teaching, and program management in northern Ghana….

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Cedric Habiyaremye

Cedric Habiyaremye

Food Security, Climate
Rwanda

Cedric is the Food Systems Policy Director at Food Systems for the Future (FSF), where he leads policy development and advocacy efforts to promote sustainable,…

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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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Maria Valenzuela

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….

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Bernard Olayo

Bernard Olayo

Health
Kenya

Dr. Bernard Olayo is a member of the GDI Africa board and a Kenyan physician and public health specialist with more than 14 years’ experience…

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Misan Rewane

Misan Rewane

Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
Nigeria

Misan Rewane is the executive director of Stanford Impact Labs, which focuses on catalyzing partnerships between researchers and practitioners to meaningfully address social problems. Misan…

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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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Renard Siew

Renard Siew

Environment
Malaysia

Renard Siew is an environmental activist and climate leader in ASEAN working with marginalized and displaced communities. He currently acts as climate change adviser to…

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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.