Community

We support locally-rooted, globally networked innovative leaders around the globe through our Fellowship programs. Explore our community database below to learn more.

Lachelle King

Lachelle King

Health
OK, United States

Lachelle King is a storyteller, researcher, and autist. After being diagnosed at an adult age, she became an advocate for improving health outcomes for other…

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William Jackson

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…

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Alex Bailey

Alex Bailey

Environment
TX, United States

Alex Bailey, Founder of Black Outside, Inc., is an educator and third-generation outdoor enthusiast, who uses his radical imagination to re-envision outdoor programming for Black…

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Kwamane Liddel

Kwamane Liddel

Health
MO, United States

Kwamane Liddell, JD, MHA, BSN is a health equity visionary and business leader who has saved lives, and believes that diagnosis-based food should be as…

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Jameelah Stuckey

Jameelah Stuckey

Education
OK, United States

Jameelah Stuckey is a connector who develops frameworks that catalyze change. Who works to affirm architects of tables that sponsor leaders elevating them to the…

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Mirtha Santana

Mirtha Santana

Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
NY, United States

Mirtha Santana is a long-time resident of the low-income community of Bushwick Brooklyn, Mirtha knows from personal experience the impact of affordable housing. Her commitment…

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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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Jamar Hill

Jamar Hill

Health
AR, United States

Jamar Hill, Founder of Gamers Baseball Alaska/RBI Alaska, is a former professional baseball player and current youth coach whose lived experiences empowers him to provide access…

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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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Camryn Smith

Camryn Smith

Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship, Education, Governance, Social Justice - Equity
NC, United States

Camryn Smith is a social justice accountability expert focusing on economic and social liberation for black and brown communities and people. Her work is informed…

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Jerry Blassigname

Jerry Blassigname

Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
SC, United States

Jerry Blassingame is the Executive Director of Soteria Community Development Corporation and Senior Pastor of Soteria Christian Fellowship. He endeavors to empower individuals and the…

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Marcia Bruno-Todd

Marcia Bruno-Todd

Social Justice - Equity
OK, United States

Marcia Bruno-Todd is a leader in Oklahoma working to support and grow new and emerging leaders and broaden involvement within communities. Her work is driven…

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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.