Catalyzing leaders worldwide to drive equitable transformation in their communities
We're dedicated to cultivating the next generation of leaders who champion equity and justice in health and development worldwide. Through comprehensive training, strategic partnerships, and innovative programs, we're catalyzing transformative change that leaves no one behind.
The Aspen Global Innovators Promise
Since 2002, the Aspen Global Innovators Group has championed health and development leaders from across Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Island States to build a safe, sustainable and healthier future for all people and communities. The impact of our Fellows reverberates across the globe.
Our mission is to catalyze leaders worldwide to drive equitable transformation in their communities. Our global community stands tall with local leaders, collaborators, healers and fellows who have long been beacons in this movement and whose voices and work are critical to reshaping a healthy, equitable future for all. We are committed to amplifying the voices and impact of those who are leading this work.

1.2B
Individuals aided
through Fellow-led direct service care and policy initiatives

$100M
committed
to Fellows and partners after AGI initial leadership investments

54
Countries
where AGI Fellows and programs work and operate

250+
AGI Fellows
and Management Partners

15.6M
Audience
Combined total of publication-wide audience figures for all outlets featuring coverage

200M
Individuals reached
through Fellow publications and speaking engagements
Our Reach
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Tennessee, South Carolina, Arizona, Florida, New Mexico, New York, California, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, and the Navajo Nation
Lesotho, Malawi, Massachusetts, Minneapolis, North Carolina, and Rwanda
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Catalyzing locally-rooted, globally networked leaders to become visible, effective advocates to champion more equitable development systems.
Investing in community-based leaders driving solutions for healthy, thriving communities across the U.S.
Building a collective voice of community leaders who are strengthening local public health and community health systems.
By creating a forum to share knowledge and experience, Aspen Ideas: Health offers a unique opportunity to turn ideas into action and carve pathways toward better health for all.
Supporting governments to build visionary and effective teams.
Our Fellows

Brandi Coleman
Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship, Education TX, United States
Brandi Coleman is the proud founder and CEO of The Lemonade Circle. The Lemonade Circle is dedicated to empowering young Black girls to use life’s…

Tian Johnson
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights South Africa
Tian Johnson is a queer African activist and founder of the African Alliance, a global non-profit working on a range of health rights issues. Tian…

Dr. Janel Pasley
Health OK, United States
Dr. Janel Pasley, is a visual artist, writer, innovator, and community advocate who works to strengthen the non-profit sector and challenge existing systems to achieve equity…

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…

Lindiwe Sibanda
Food Security, Governance Zimbabwe
Sibanda grew up on a farm in rural Zimbabwe, and believes her strong personal connection to Africa’s agricultural traditions has helped her become one of…

Robert Hakiza
Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship Congo, Republic of
Robert is a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, now working and permanently residing in Uganda. He received a degree in agriculture from the…
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The Aspen Global Innovators Group supports two 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.
Knowledge Hub
Our fellows and community partners are committed to advance the discourse and impact of global health and development innovations by creating knowledge products. The knowledge hub is a resource for all who are dedicated to learning from and collaborating with this dynamic community!