Ify Aniebo
Health Nigeria
Growing up in Nigeria, Ify Aniebo and her childhood best friend both loved comic books. When they were 7 years old, both girls got sick…
Monique Antoinette Smith
Health GA, United States
Dr Monique Smith is a builder and a translator, opening new doors for communities that have experienced healthcare without dignity. As an Emergency Physician and…
Elijah Addo
Food Security Ghana
Elijah Amoo Addo is a Ghanaian “celebrity chef” and food stylist who has become a social entrepreneur through his creation of Food for All Africa….
Marcella Juarez
TX, United States
Marcella Juarez is an innovator, local farmer/rancher, and 12th generation Tejana working to build a local food system in Laredo, Texas. After witnessing food insecurity…
Laura Bellis
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights OK, United States
Laura Bellis is an organizer and community health access strategist who focuses on breaking down social and political resource barriers. Laura is currently serving as…
Selorm Branttie
Governance Ghana
Selorm Branttie considers himself a member of the “maker movement“ in Africa, but he practices as an ICT business specialist. Originally a land economist by…
Timothy Egwelu
Health Uganda
Timothy is the first (and apparently still the only) deaf lawyer in Uganda. He works on social inclusion as well as equitable court access for…
William Jackson
Education NC, United States
Dr. William Jackson is a community-driven strategist investigating practices that position Black Genius to harness imagination in pursuit of liberation for all. As the Founder…
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…
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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