behindtheimpact

Aspen Ideas: Economy examined how our rapidly aging population is reshaping the way we think about work, savings, caregiving, and quality of life, highlighting the urgent need to prepare for longer, healthier lives with greater security, dignity, and opportunity for all.

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.

Aspen Ideas: Economy explored how expanding access to ownership can strengthen wealth, stability, and opportunity for more people.

Aspen Ideas: Economy highlighted how cultural institutions, creators, and new technologies are redefining what it means to participate in the creative economy.

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.

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.