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…
Healthier SNAP Standards
Aspen Healthy Communities Fellow Moises Arjona Jr. recently penned an opinion piece for The Hill titled “I grew up on food stamps. That’s why I support healthier SNAP standards.” Grounded in his lived experience as…
Jennie Joseph Featured in The Ebony Canal
Our Senior Fellow, Jennie Joseph, is a featured as a birth expert in The Ebony Canal, an award-winning documentary exploring Black maternal and infant health through stories of hurt, healing, and hope. Directed by Emmy…
Aspen Entrepreneurial Leadership Speaker Series
A monthly virtual webinar series hosted by the Aspen Global Innovators Group (AGI). The series will kick off on November 17 at 9:00 a.m. ET, featuring founder and CEO of Acumen, Jacqueline Novogratz. Focusing on…
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
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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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.
Amplifying West African Voices, Empowering Regional Leaders
Our Fellows
Mary Oxendine
Food Security NC, United States
Mary Oxendine is the Lumbee and Tuscarora granddaughter of rural sharecroppers and a cultivator of relationships and traditional Indigenous foodways. As a financial activist, she…
Kusum Thapa
Health Nepal
Dr. Kusum Thapa is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist from Nepal with over three decades of experience, who has devoted her life to improving the welfare…
Edinah Masiyiwa
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Zimbabwe
Edinah Masiyiwa is a nurse, midwife and is the Executive Director of a women’s rights organization in Zimbabwe called Women’s Action Group with over two…
Imo Etuk
Health Nigeria
Imo is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at mDoc Healthcare, a digital health social enterprise serving people with regular and chronic health needs. Imo’s…
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,…
Isabelle Kamariza
Food Security Rwanda
Isabelle Kamariza, founder of Solid’Africa, has made a lasting impact on nutrition security in Rwanda. Since 2010, she has championed access to affordable, nutritious meals…
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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.
Aspen Entrepreneurial Leadership Speaker Series
A monthly virtual webinar series hosted by the Aspen Global Innovators Group (AGI). The series will kick off on November 17 at 9:00 a.m. ET, featuring founder and CEO of Acumen, Jacqueline Novogratz. Focusing on…
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…
Healthier SNAP Standards
Aspen Healthy Communities Fellow Moises Arjona Jr. recently penned an opinion piece for The Hill titled “I grew up on food stamps. That’s why I support healthier SNAP standards.” Grounded in his lived experience as…
Jennie Joseph Featured in The Ebony Canal
Our Senior Fellow, Jennie Joseph, is a featured as a birth expert in The Ebony Canal, an award-winning documentary exploring Black maternal and infant health through stories of hurt, healing, and hope. Directed by Emmy…
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…
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
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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Climate Innovators Accelerator
6 Fellows
India, Nigeria, and United States
New Voices Fellowship
187 Fellows
47 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America
Healthy Communities Fellowship
53 Fellows
Tennessee, South Carolina, Arizona, Florida, New Mexico, New York, California, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, and the Navajo Nation
Impact West Africa Fellowship
20 Fellows
8 countries in West Africa
Communities First Global Collaborative
16 Fellows
Lesotho, Malawi, Massachusetts, Minneapolis, North Carolina, and Rwanda
Advanced Advocacy Program
10 Senior Fellows
Kenya, Nigeria, Philippines, South Africa, and Zimbabwe
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Esther Ngumbi
Food Security Kenya
Dr. Esther Ndumi Ngumbi is a Kenyan entomologist and academic who serves as Assistant Professor of Entomology and African-American Studies at the University of Illinois…
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Egerton Neto
Climate Brazil
Egerton Neto is a policy expert and researcher focused on information integrity, climate communication, and technology governance. He serves as an Advisor at the International…
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Adekemi Adeniyan
Health Nigeria
Adekemi Adeniyan is the founder and executive director of Dentalcare Foundation. She is a fellow of the Young African Leaders Initiative RLC, West Africa; an…
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Dr. Janel Pasley
Health OK, United States
Dr. Janel Pasley is a connector, innovator, and movement builder who works to strengthen the non-profit sector and challenge existing systems to achieve equity in…
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Ashlee Wisdom
Health NY, United States
Ashlee Wisdom is a public health innovator. She is the Co-founder & CEO of Health In Her HUE, a digital platform that connects Black women…
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Ndidi Nwuneli
Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship, Food Security Nigeria
Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli is the President/CEO of the ONE Campaign. She has over 25 years of international development experience and has been deeply involved in…
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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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