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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.

Jane Otai

Jane Otai

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Kenya

Jane Otai is a senior program advisor for Jhpiego – an affiliate of the Johns Hopkins University – in Nairobi, Kenya. Ms. Otai has vast…

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Lauren Muir

Lauren Muir


KY, United States

Lauren is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, mental health innovator, and advocate who strives to eliminate barriers to ensure the mental well being of all…

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Lindiwe Sibanda

Lindiwe Sibanda

Food Security, Governance
Zimbabwe

Lindiwe Majele Sibanda is an animal scientist and a practicing farmer with extensive experience, serving as a policy advisor to numerous African governments and global…

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Kennedy Odede

Kennedy Odede

Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
Kenya

Kennedy Odede is the Founder and CEO of SHOFCO, Kenya’s largest grassroots movement, and one of Africa’s most esteemed social entrepreneurs and community organizers. He…

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Koumba Anouma

Koumba Anouma

Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship, Education
Ivory Coast (Cote D`Ivoire)

Koumba Anouma est une femme africaine engagée pour promouvoir l’accès au financement des femmes entrepreneures africaines, ainsi que pour leur autonomisation. Passionnée par l’éducation financière…

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Gracia Violeta Ross Quiroga

Gracia Violeta Ross Quiroga

Social Justice - Equity
Bolivia

Gracia has always been interested in working with vulnerable populations, but it wasn’t until she contracted HIV during her anthropology studies that HIV/AIDS advocacy became…

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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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Sara Mosud

Sara Mosud


TX, United States

Sara Masoud is a former family caregiver and researcher who creates spaces for communities impacted by dementia to gather, collaborate, educate, and advocate for research…

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Serufusa Sekidde

Serufusa Sekidde

Health
Uganda

Serufusa is the Chief of Staff to the CEO of ViiV Healthcare in London.  Previously, Serufusa served as the Director of a new initiative at…

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Marcella Juarez

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…

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Neo Tapela

Neo Tapela

Health
Botswana

Neo is a doctor with experience in health systems strengthening and effective service delivery for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease,…

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Shikoh Gitau

Shikoh Gitau

Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
Kenya

Dr. Shikoh Gitau (born c. 1981) is a Kenyan computer scientist and is currently the CEO of Qhala, a technology company involved in Africa’s digital transformation,…

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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.