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…
Trauma into Transformation
In this op-ed for the Courier Journal, our 2026 Healthy Communities Fellow, Christopher 2X highlights the crucial role healthcare professionals, specifically doctors, nurses, and trauma team members, play in treating the emotional and psychological wounds…
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…
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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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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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
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…
Oyeronke Oyebanji
Health Nigeria
Oyeronke Oyebanji is a public health professional and is currently working as a Policy and Partnerships Manager at the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)….
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…
Mmaki Jantjies
Education South Africa
Mmaki conducts education technology research focused on increasing STEM education across the African continent through mobile technology. As one of the first black, female South…
Anick Dupuy
Health Haiti
As President of Fondation Capital Bank Haiti and INASSA (Internationale Assurance SA), Anick Dupuy drives innovative initiatives to promote financial inclusion, health equity, and community…
Fredros Okumu
Health Kenya
Fredros Okumu is a Kenyan parasitologist and entomologist renowned for his pioneering research on mosquito behavior and human vector interactions. He currently serves as the…
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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…
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…
Footholds for the Future: from Ideas to Action in Reimagining Global Development
The Aspen Global Prosperity, Security, and Strategy Group convening, Footholds for the Future: from Ideas to Action in Reimagining Global Development, brought together high-level individuals working on global development from across the public, private, and…
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
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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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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Robert Hakiza
Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship Congo, Republic of
Robert Hakiza is a Congolese researcher and humanitarian leader who founded Young African Refugees for Integral Development (YARID), a refugee-led, community-based organization in Uganda. Established…
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Marion Subah
Health Liberia
Marion Subah, a Health System Strengthening public health professional is a registered Nurse Midwife with great passion for quality Reproductive Maternal Newborn and Child Health…
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Masego Madzwamuse
Environment, Governance Botswana
Over the course of Masego’s career, she has worked on the rights of communities in conservation and has supported social movements advocating for social and…
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Reggie Ivey
Health OK, United States
Reggie Ivey is a social justice visionary for black and brown communities, with over 20 years of public health experience. He serves as a conduit…
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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…
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Donald Singue
Environment Ivory Coast (Cote D`Ivoire)
Donald Singue is a development economist and finance expert who guides African Governments on strengthening their financial resilience against climate change and being better prepared…
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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.
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!
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