2025 Fellows

I hate reading but love eating, cooking, and coming up with creative ideas—especially when it comes to promoting products. I enjoy thinking outside the box and finding fun, eye-catching ways to make something stand out. I’m passionate about traveling, exploring new places, and trying different foods along the way. I value originality, good vibes, and turning bold ideas into reality.

I am a God fearing, leadership oriented and goal driven individual with so much empathy and love. I am passionate community development and advocacy. I live for literature and drama. My greatest drive in life is knowing I can choose to be the change I want to see.

Technology empowers us, it does not replace us! I am passionate about using technology to solve people's problems, make their lives better, and make an impact. This passion drives me to learn about various industries and what innovations can be made to improve processes. I am particularly intrigued by the impact that technology, especially AI, can have on healthcare. That's why my team and I have built Medalgo, an AI diagnostics tool built to empower radiologists, and Medvault, a software designed to make health data more accessible.

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – William Butler Yeats. I am a go-getter, who is passionate about education, helping people, especially young people to follow their passion and discover their purpose. I believe that everyone has something valuable to offer, and I find joy in encouraging growth, particularly intellectual growth. My values are rooted in purpose, authenticity, and lifelong learning. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, volunteering and reflecting. I live to inspire and be inspired.

I'm a dedicated and passionate teacher. I'm good at public speaking, leading groups, and working with communities. I can connect with different people and help them work together, as fostering collaboration is a key principle for me. I want to help young people and make good changes, as I believe in empowering youth and driving meaningful change. I live by the mantra, "Where there's a will, there's a way," and value persistence and positive impact. When I'm not working, I love to read and write.

I am an aspiring teacher, youth advocate, ambassador and businesswoman who is passionate about empowering others through education and community service. As the founder of Okahwa Poultry Farmer CC, I combine leadership with entrepreneurship to create impact. I believe in lifting others as I rise and value compassion, responsibility and growth. My mantra is " Be the change you wish to see ". I enjoy playing football and netball. I am always eager to learn something new and inspire the next generation of leaders.

Jason Abed is a Professional educator and Tour Guide, founder of Engage Tutorial Center and Heritage and Cultural Tours. He is passionate about personal development, Youth advocacy, leadership and using his skills to fuel innovation in the fields of education and tourism.

I am passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems. I value integrity, curiosity and lifelong learning. My work blends AI and high-quality Software Development with a deep interest in law and public policy. Outside of work, I am committed to making a positive impact in community, using my skills to support socially meaningful initiatives and drive inclusive change.

When I am not working, I am often out camping, seeing new places, or simply relaxing with a newspaper or a football game. My real drive comes from leadership and youth empowerment. I spend a significant amount of my personal time working with young people, helping them find their footing and building their confidence. Integrity, respect, and accountability are the values I live by; they truly keep me on track. While I'm not the loudest voice in the room, I possess strong communication skills and ensure my perspective is always clearly conveyed.

I am a warm person who finds joy in cooking, baking and chess while trying to get back into swimming and knitting. I am focused on growing my skills and becoming more intentional in how I show up in the world. I love all things community engagement and believe we all have something valuable to give. My personal mantra is -grow through what you go through, it keeps me grounded and hopeful.

I am a self-taught multidisciplinary artist with a deep passion for storytelling. I find stories fascinating because they serve as both portals and mirrors, giving us the ability to step into a stranger's world, while also allowing us to gain an understanding of our own. I believe that art can be used as a tool for healing, as it has the ability to impact, challenge and transform lives.

Driven by charity work for the community, I advocate for the less fortunate ones. I take pride in my work, and I am a good team player. I like to take on new challenges in life and I am always eager to learn more.

I'm a strong driven young woman, a community builder, a leader and a voice for the unheard. I am also kind and I loving to children and every other person and I love to take care of people. In my free time, I love to listen to music (Oldies) specifically, be on my phone and read comments on how others' view life.

I am a purpose driven individual who believes in transforming pain into purpose. My passion lies in supporting orphans and children affected by gender-based violence, inspired by my personal journey. My mantra is: The beauty of life is you can start over at any time. I am drawn to bold ideas that challenge the norm and inspire change.

I live by the principle of being teachable and uplifting those around me. Guided by integrity, resilience, and purpose, I find calm even in chaos, believing that no obstacle is permanent. I take pride in helping others rise from darkness while walking that journey with them. My passion lies in community development, lifelong learning, and creating change through service - however small. Each connection is an opportunity to grow, give, and inspire transformation in someone else's life.