AGLN Blog Posts

Catalina Martínez Coral is a leading force for reproductive rights across Latin America and the Caribbean, guided by her belief that “the political is personal, and the personal is political.” As Vice President at the Center for Reproductive Rights, her leadership has driven landmark victories—from decriminalizing abortion in Colombia to securing justice for women and girls across the region.

Simi Nwogugu’s journey reflects a bold commitment to helping African girls rise — equipping them with agency, protection, and leadership skills to rewrite their futures.

Navyn Salem launched Edesia to combat global malnutrition, creating life-saving foods that have helped millions of children survive and thrive.

Dr. Benson Hsu believes transforming healthcare begins with a single, decisive act toward equity. His leadership is reshaping how physicians respond to crisis, uncertainty, and the communities most in need.

Ten years on, Juliet Asante’s Black Star International Film Festival stands as a legacy of leadership, creativity, and conviction — championing African stories and building a bridge between culture, education, and opportunity.

Standing Firm on Shifting Ground: The New Rules of Principled Leadership: a briefer from the 2025 Resnick Aspen Action Forum

The AI Inclusion Imperative: What We Must Do Now: a briefer from the 2025 Resnick Aspen Action Forum

Gillian Zettler, co-founder of The Drop In, on shaping inclusive wellness spaces, embracing humility in leadership, and building communities that heal through movement and music.

Renata Soto, founder of Mosaic Changemakers, is committed to weaving a better South by connecting leaders of color, embracing questions, and building collective movements for equity, belonging and thriving communities.

For over 37 years, Hasina Kharbhih, Kamalnayan Bajaj Fellow, has built systems that protect and empower those most at risk of trafficking and unsafe migration.

Jessica Rolph, Henry Crown Fellow, is transforming early childhood outcomes through innovative, mission-led businesses. From launching the #1 organic baby food brand in the US to co-founding Lovevery, Jessica’s focus has remained constant: helping families give their children the strongest start possible.

As founder of Iftin Global in Somalia, Mohamed Ali Diini has pioneered a model that integrates healing directly into economic programs, delivering unprecedented results.

For Dr. Krithi Karanth, CEO of the Centre for Wildlife Studies and Kamalnayan Bajaj Fellow, protecting tigers, elephants, and wild places is more than a job—it’s her calling.

Earlier this year in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Aspen Institute Civil Society Fellow LB Prevette and Weave Community Liaisons Greg Brady invited neighbors into conversation about what matters to them most, making space for the hard and necessary conversations that weave a community together.

John Little believes that building the leaders of tomorrow means meeting them where they are today. He currently serves as a national Leadership Coach at Organizer Zero. His past experiences include serving as the director of community engagement for the Tennessee Charter School Center, working as a strategist on numerous political races throughout the United States, and leading the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet. He is also a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network.

As Vice President of Immigration and Economic Progress for Stand Together, Jorge Lima has a deep understanding that diverse perspectives and collaboration are essential for meaningful change. Today, his focus includes embracing his Latino heritage and expanding Fellowship across Latin America—guided by an unwavering belief in people and their potential.

Sharmi Surianarain leads transformative efforts to solve youth unemployment in Africa, scaling access to meaningful work through innovation, partnerships, and inclusive leadership at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator and beyond.

2025 McNulty Prize Winner Dr. Krithi K. Karanth is uplifting both people and wildlife by connecting conservation with community prosperity in India.

2025 McNulty Prize Winner Mohamed Ali Diini is advancing a bold vision to expand economic opportunity for young people in Somalia.

2025 McNulty Prize Winner, Layla Zaidane is creating the largest nonpartisan network of young lawmakers in the country — demonstrating that bipartisan leadership is not just possible — it’s a path to better governance and increased trust of elected politicians.