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.
Introducing the Inaugural Class of Aspen Climate Innovators Accelerator
Aspen Global Innovators Group Introduces the Inaugural Class of Climate Innovators Six leaders from around the world selected to accelerate community-based climate solutions. Washington, DC, May 7, 2026 – The Aspen Global Innovators Group…
GLP-1 Is Not A Silver Bullet. It Is A Support!
Our 2026 Healthy Communities Fellow and CEO of Unidos Contra la Diabetes, Moises Arjona, Jr., recently published a piece on GLP-1 medications’ importance as a tool but not a solution to the diabetes crisis. He…
Introducing the 2026 Class of Healthy Communities Fellows
Aspen Global Innovators Group Introduces the 2026 Class of Healthy Communities Fellows Investing in leaders to receive training to drive healthier, more resilient communities in Kentucky and Texas Washington, DC, April 9, 2026 – The…
Re-Imagining Global Development: The Way Forward
The Aspen Global Prosperity, Security, and Development High-Level Strategy Group convened leaders across government, finance, business, philanthropy, multilateral institutions, and civil society to examine a central question: what comes next for global development? The discussion…
2024 Impact Report
Leadership is legacy. Community is power. Change starts with the people closest to the challenge. In a year marked by global setbacks and heartbreaking loss, the Aspen Global Innovators Group doubled down on what…
The Aspen Global Innovators Promise
Since 2009, the Aspen Global Innovators Group has championed around 300 health and development leaders from across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the United States of America 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.
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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
290+
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
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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.
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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.
Amplifying West African Voices, Empowering Regional Leaders
Our Fellows
Brenda Moore
Education Liberia
Brenda’s road to activism began with a simple realization: there are no public libraries in Liberia. During the 2014 Ebola outbreak, Brenda began teaching her…
Usman Ali Lawan
Food Security Nigeria
Usman Ali Lawan is a licensed Business Development Service Provider (BDSP) with over a decade of experience in sustainable agriculture, agribusiness training, and development consulting….
Deborah Ahenkorah Osei-Agyekum
Education Ghana
Over 15 years, Deborah has transformed bold ideas into systemic solutions, building organizations and frameworks that create lasting impact across sectors and continents. Starting as…
Erasma Monticcolo
Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship NY, United States
Erasma is a native New Yorker who grew up in Brownsville, Brooklyn, where she co-founded Power of Two in 2015. As the Executive Director, she uses science…
Rejoice Misozi Kankhande
Health Malawi
Rejoice Misozi Kankhande is a registered Public Health Practitioner by the Medical Council of Malawi, with over 10 years’ experience in health program management, monitoring,…
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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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.
Introducing the Inaugural Class of Aspen Climate Innovators Accelerator
Aspen Global Innovators Group Introduces the Inaugural Class of Climate Innovators Six leaders from around the world selected to accelerate community-based climate solutions. Washington, DC, May 7, 2026 – The Aspen Global Innovators Group…
GLP-1 Is Not A Silver Bullet. It Is A Support!
Our 2026 Healthy Communities Fellow and CEO of Unidos Contra la Diabetes, Moises Arjona, Jr., recently published a piece on GLP-1 medications’ importance as a tool but not a solution to the diabetes crisis. He…
Introducing the 2026 Class of Healthy Communities Fellows
Aspen Global Innovators Group Introduces the 2026 Class of Healthy Communities Fellows Investing in leaders to receive training to drive healthier, more resilient communities in Kentucky and Texas Washington, DC, April 9, 2026 – The…
Re-Imagining Global Development: The Way Forward
The Aspen Global Prosperity, Security, and Development High-Level Strategy Group convened leaders across government, finance, business, philanthropy, multilateral institutions, and civil society to examine a central question: what comes next for global development? The discussion…
2024 Impact Report
Leadership is legacy. Community is power. Change starts with the people closest to the challenge. In a year marked by global setbacks and heartbreaking loss, the Aspen Global Innovators Group doubled down on what…
The Aspen Global Innovators Promise
Since 2009, the Aspen Global Innovators Group has championed around 300 health and development leaders from across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the United States of America 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
290+
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
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187 Fellows
47 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America
Healthy Communities
53 Fellows
Tennessee, South Carolina, Arizona, Florida, New Mexico, New York, California, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, and the Navajo Nation
Impact West Africa
20 Fellows
8 countries in West Africa
Communities First Global Collaborative
16 Fellows
Lesotho, Malawi, Massachusetts, Minneapolis, North Carolina, and Rwanda
Advanced Advocacy
10 Senior Fellows
Kenya, Nigeria, Philippines, South Africa, and Zimbabwe
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Buyung Hadi
Food Security Indonesia
Buyung, an Indonesian entomologist, is currently serving as the country representative for the International Rice Research Institute in Cambodia, a position he says gives him…
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Shuchin Bajaj
Health India
Shuchin is an Indian medical doctor who founded Ujala Cygnus Healthcare, now a chain of 16 hospitals supported by outreach village Sehat Clinics and a…
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Olasimbo Sojinrin
AL, United States
Ms. Olasimbo Sojinrin is the CEO of Solar Sister, a social enterprise dedicated to providing women in rural Africa access to clean energy and economic…
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Dapo Oyewole
Governance Nigeria
‘Dapo Oyewole is Special Adviser on Development Planning & International Affairs to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Government of the Federal Republic of…
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Dr. Christopher McNeil
Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship, Health OK, United States
Dr. Chris McNeil, Founder of Youth Medical Mentorship, is an Emergency Medicine Physician and School Board Member who is creating pathways to medical education for BIPOC…
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Nelson Olanipekun
Governance Nigeria
Nelson Olanipekun is founder and executive director of Citizens Gavel, a Nigerian NGO aimed at improving the access to justice and citizen engagement through 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.
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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.
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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!
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