Penny Tovar
Registered nurse, currently finishing my bachelors of registered nursing at Washington State University Vancouver inspired to be a more conscious consumer by the low-waste movement, advocate for clean, vegan and cruelty free beauty
U.S.
Varun Venugopal Gupta
Founder of Swavanam LLP, he helps creating happier and financially sustainable enterprises
India
Regina Lepping
Working as a consultant in the entrepreneurship arena and co-directed 2 film festivals
Solomon Islands
John Jacobs
Responsible for promoting the transatlantic relationship among the young generation of leadership (<35) through a youth organized grass root NGO that brings together young professionals from the 70 nations that make up the Euro-Atlantic Community
Netherlands
Funmilola Awosanya
Came up with an innovative solution a social enterprise called Oppourtunities World ( oppourtunities.com). The platform advocates for SDGs goal 4 (quality education) and goal 8 (decent jobs) which connects people to life changing opportunities.
Nigeria
Xiangkun (Elvis) Cao
Ph.D. Candidate at Cornell University working on converting CO2 into solar fuels
China
Lynn Malkawi
Graduatw of the University of Texas at Arlington and hold a BSc and an MBA in Business Administration, worked in the USA in the private sector in the fields of insurance, and financial services in multiple Fortune 500 companies upon transitioning to working in social development
Jordan
Sujae Boswell
Co-founder of the Educate 4 Peace Ja group to be a source of inspiration and motivation for young kids from volatile communities
Jamaica
Salmine Sassi
Advocate empowering women to become entrepreneurs and leaders
Tunisia
Gideon Olanrewaju
Built significant and relevant academic, research and practical experience in building and strengthening formal/informal educational systems
Nigeria
Sanja Mancheva
Co-founder of a social enterprise where she and three very different personal development coaches have teamed up to raise awareness of emotional and mental health and the importance of personal growth.
North Macedonia
Dennis Matteru
Strives to share his positivity to the world through support the young people on their journey.
Tanzania
Lucy Kifaru
Journalist and Women with Type One Diabetes, works to bring awareness to Diabetes, founded an NGO to support the education of Diabetes
Tanzania
Jeng Yang Chia
Worked to support many startups and is currently working on the impact of Global Shapers.
Singapore
Maryam Agbelekale
Brings education and awareness to children and provide health care to children
Nigeria
Simbarashe Murondoti
Head of Cyber Law at DBN attorneys in Harare, Zimbabwe, passionate about the interaction of law and technology and as such has co-authored the nation’s first academic commentary on the cyber bill.
Zimbabwe
Mary Adeoye
Public health practitioner with 3.5 years of experience implementing projects focused on improving the health and productivity of women, girls and young people living in under-served communities across Nigeria
Nigeria
Joseph Dusabe
Founder of Itetero Iwacu Organization & teacher at Itetero Bright Academy; an affordable community-based school of excellence that provides high-quality education, refines nutrition for stunted schoolchildren, and advocates for the ones living with noncommunicable and/or congenital diseases
Rwanda
Eze Victor Obinna
Registered Nurse, Public health advocate, Author and One Young World Ambassador
Nigeria
Fatoumata Chérif
Activist blogger and creator of an awareness campaign
Guinea
Lalit Gautam
Social entrepreneur and exponential technology expert, Founder of three awarded social startups and public speaker and startup analyst
India
Tanya Bakshi
A social entrepreneur and a leader at Youniverse
India
Max Amanu
Economist, Investment Analyst, Peace Advocate and Philanthropist, advocate for Entrepreneurship, Peace, Climate Change, International Development, Education and Public Policy
Uganda
Irene Msabaha
Co-Founder of "IM EMPOWERED WOMEN GROUP”, philanthropist, model and entrepreneur
Tanzania
Gaia Matin
Student at Surabaya University in Indonesia, aims to make change by replacing plastic bags with paper bags
Indonesia
Odunola Olabintan
Creator of 'Health City' which helps to spread information to the young people about mental, physical and sexual health
Nigeria
Maxime Crettex
Current Swiss Youth Delegate to the United Nations, Law student
Switzerland
Busola Rafiat Ojo-Oba
Student Social Worker and Sexual Health educator
Nigeria
Margianta Surahman
Actively involved in local and international youth networks related to development issues, particularly on political economy, youth participation, global health, and human rights
Indonesia
Laura Isabella De Rosa
Business woman and the youth coordinator of the Chamber of Commerce of Cartagena
Colombia
Ghislain Irakoze
Advocate for a waste-free world and has created an app called Wastezon that helps people recycle easier
Rwanda
Charlotte Japp
Founder of CIRKEL and a huge supporter of generational mentorship
Germany
Benjamin Bocio Richardson
Healthcare advocate, Doctor of Dental Surgery
Dominican Republic
Oluwafunmilayo Oni
Director of Iranwo and the Program Coordinator at Kindle Africa
Nigeria
Emil Bender Lassen
Co-founder & CEO of Project Access International, a global non-profit fighting inequalities in access to top universities. Gates Foundation Goalkeeper
Denmark
Wangiwe Joanna Kambuzi
Social entrepreneur and community builder passionate about providing innovative solutions for socio-economic challenges in Malawi
Malawi
Dickel Dia
Alumnae at Young Africans Leaders Initiative, Atlas Network and International Training Center of ILO, founder of AFPHY an organization which stands against Gender based Violence and Discrimination
Mauritania
Nokubonga Miya
Passionate youth that values education and uses that passion to work as the Chairperson of Nsikayesizwe Non-Profit Organisation
South Africa
Wildiley Barroca
Founder of the National Youth Parliament for Water
São Tomé & Príncipe
Sandra Ajaja
Advocate to eliminate gender inequality by creating a program to teach technology, digital marketing, leadership skills and more to women
Nigeria
Reed Shapiro
Environmental advocate and passionate about the fight against carbon emissions in NYC
U.S.
Michael Jakac-Sinclair
Learning disability advocate and co-founder of Open Doors BC Educational Awareness Society
Canada
Mwanaidi Saidi
Teacher, created initiative to help fight against illiteracy
Tanzania
Daniel Gbujie
Non-profit owner, advocate for finding new ways to reach people and spread awareness on climate change
Nigeria
Kristeena Monteith
United Nations Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals, Chevening scholar studying Media and Creative Industries at Loughborough University London, and Civic Media Producer leading an innovative Jamaican radio programme completely staffed by young people under the age of 25
Jamaica
Oscar Anderson
Activist for people with disabilities and now helps improve hospitals in Asia
U.K.
Eti-Inyene Godwin Akpan
Documentary photographer, advocate to help youth in his country to find jobs and use their own creativity
Nigeria
Kehkashan Basu
Youngest Global Coordinator of the UN Environment Program, sustainability advocate
India
Rihanot Ojo-Oba Ogunnoiki
Kindness ambassador who promotes compassion amongst all
Nigeria
Luis Bekteshi
Passionate about defending youth against hate and intolerance, creator of a center for young people to learn more about human rights
Albania
Sani Muhammad
Founder of Bridge Connect Africa Initiative and advocate for women's rights
Nigeria
Leslie Lim
Advocate for helping university students get the help they deserve
Singapore
Mahamane F Djitteye
CEO and founder of The Timbuktu Center for Peace Studies, Obama Leader, Mandela Washington Fellow, international consultant, peace-building activist, civic leadership coach, and grant writer
Mali
Hysein Damati
Founder & CEO of Education Innovators Kosovo - EIK
Kosovo
Stuti Tanotra
Advocate for spreading awareness about solutions to social issues such as domestic violence, poverty, unemployment, Gender Equality, sexual abuse, mental health, and body positivity
India
Mays Iseed
Dietitian who is pushing for better maternal and child health, using her knowledge as a nutritionist to create social change
Palestine
Jay’Len Boone
Youth activist, currently serves as the 8th United States Youth Observer to the United Nations
U.S.
Melusi Simelane
Launched an initiative to bring awareness to the LGBTI+ community
Swaziland
Spandana Palaypu
Founder & CEO of ZoEasyCo, a UAE based startup / platform which helps educate and match blue collar job seekers with best-fit validated employers
India
Alvin Carpio
Working to transform democracy across the world
U.K.
Vic Barrett
Full-time climate justice activist
U.S.
Jerome Foster II
Climate justice activist and the Executive Director & Founder of a national youth voting mobilization organization called OneMillionOfUs
U.S.
John Paul Jose
University student and climate activist
India
Amy and Ella Meek
Sisters passionate about the environment, who founded our own child-led charity Kids Against Plastic in 2016
U.K.
Bruno Rodríguez
Founder and leader of Youth for Climate Argentina (Jóvenes por el Clima Argentina), the argentine representation of youth leading movement Fridays For Future
Argentina
Helena Gualinga
Indigenous rights and climate activist
Ecuador
Alexander Ogbolu
Nigerian Peace Ambassador, a Social Activist and Co-Founder of Stand For Peace Initiative, a Non-governmental Organization aimed at peace builing, youth empowerment and advocacy
Nigeria
Hajir Khalid
Leader in the human rights field
Sudan
Vasundharaa S Nair
Senior Research Fellow, Mental Health clinician and Global Goodwill Ambassador
India
John Jefrix Barcelona
Community Manager at Goodwall, passionate about creating opportunities for the younger generation
Phillipines
Idicula Mathew
CEO of Hera Health Solutions
India
Gloria Anderson
Founder and Executive Director of Tanzania Enlightenment Development Innovations
Tanzania
Jayaprakash Joghee Bojan
National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year for 2017, advocate for conservation using visual art
India
Hyppolite Ntigurirwa
Genocide survivor using the power of art to spread his message of peace
Rwanda
Salma Nabiila
Student majoring in International Relations in Jayabaya University, advocate, member of Team Indonesia
Indonesia
Anastasia Kriestella
Student, volunteer in some NGOs and the community
Indonesia
Sadath Mwamsema
Founder and Executive Secretary of Community Development Watch (CODEWA) in Tanzania
Tanzania
Beatriz Buarque
Mother, journalist, and researcher, founder of the NGO Words Heal World
Brazil
Xiye Bastida
Student and climate justice activist, involved with Fridays For Future
Mexico
Naushad Lucky
Head of a coaching/institute/training center, ChangeMaker award winner
India
Gcina Skosana jnr
Co-founder of Beyond Purpose Pty (Ltd) and 6lacknerd Adventures, South Africa team lead
South Africa
Sharon Simamora
Lawyer who have passed the Advocate Profession Examination conducted by the Indonesia Advocates Association (PERADI)
Indonesia
Rahama Nantoumé
Project Officer for Preventing Radicalization in Prison at Think Peace Mali, a Malian organization working on issues of governance, peace and security but mostly violent extremism
Mali
Ebere Chukwu
One of the 2019 Champions for the ONE Campaign, an international organization interested in ending extreme poverty and preventable diseases in Nigeria
Nigeria
Aditya Bhatta
Management professional in Rural Development from XSRM (Erstwhile XIMB-RM), and Engineering Graduate with a focus on Community development programs
India
Sesame Mogotsi
Experienced professional working in the areas of Peacebuilding, Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE), Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Poverty Eradication
Botswana
Costanza Gallo
Leader of Digital Strategy site Treccanigram and part of the Global Shapers Community, an initiative of the World Economic Forum where she founded the project “Code for a future”, teaching software coding to young people in prisons
Italy
Asadullah Mohammadi
Architect, social entrepreneur, current global peoples summit hub leader in Kabul, CEO of Scholarship for Afghanistan, member of Global Shapers Community at World Economic Forum
Afghanistan
Dhwani Jain
Engineer turned social entrepreneur
India
Alexis Rocamora
Law student helping companies contribute to a sustainable future
France
Anne Wairimu
Artist and entrepreneur
Kenya
Diwakar Uprety
Campaign coordinator at Youth Advocacy Nepal, responsible for the Youth Network Society as a Founder CEO
Nepal
Seleman Yusuph Kitenge
Speech Writer - Office of the CEO - African Union Development Agency - NEPAD
Tanzania
Cassidy Bereskin
Non-profit leader and journalist
Canada
Stefan Ivanovski
Supporter of the digital transformation of countries and private operators
North Macedonia
Sophie Zala Kanza
One Young World Peace Ambassador, speaker
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Vidyadhar Prabhudesai
World Economic Forum Global Shaper, UN adviser and mentor
India
Lorrana Scarpioni
CEO and co-founder of Beliive, the world's largest network of time exchange
Brazil
Shale Wagman
Ballet dancer
Canada
Faraja Nyalandu
Resourceful social entrepreneur passionate about developing cutting edge social and educational programs that empower youth and children
Tanzania
Carl Hancock-Rux
Writer, performer, and artist
U.S.
Nahla Al Fahad
One of the leading directors in commercials, entertainment, documentaries and music videos in the UAE and the Middle East
United Arab Emirates
Jamie Margolin
Climate justice organizer and founder of the international youth climate justice movement, Zero Hour and author of "Youth To Power"
U.S.
Prudence Melom
Young CEO on a mission to erase racism
Australia
Pranav Chopra
ex-Management Consultant with over 12 years corporate work experience and founded a social enterprise in 2015 to provide work experience to refugees living in the UK to help them enter the UK workforce
New Zealand
Baljinnyam Chinzorigt
Director of Foreign Relations and Cooperation Department of the Mongolian Employers’ Federation (MONEF), Chair of Young Employers Association (MONEF-Youth), and the Chair of Young Mongolian Professionals Association (YMPA)
Mongolia
David Okpatuma
Executive Director, Friends Pro Earth, Project Manager for Africa at Art Shapers, Member, Friends for Leadership and Social Innovation Warehouse, Youth and Social Development worker
Nigeria
Morley Shanti Kamen
International touring musician, advocate for human rights and environmental justice
Australia
Valeria Gomez Palacios
Co-founder of Global Emergency Response and Assistance, advocate for justice for marginalized communities
Nicaragua
Wanuri Kahiu
Filmmaker, activist and TED speaker
Kenya
Yusra Mardini
Olympian who competed in Rio 2016 as part of the first ever Refugee Olympic Team and was appointed the youngest ever UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in 2017
Syria
George Remedios
Founder of an environmental non-profit group known as The Turning Tide
India
Jessica Mshama
Entrepreneur and CEO of a sister owned business (J Sisters Company)
Tanzania
Inua Ellams
Cross art form practitioner, a poet, playwright & performer, graphic artist & designer and founder of the Midnight Run — an international, arts-filled, night-time, playful, urban, walking experience
Nigeria
Aditi Mayer
One of the key spokespeople for an inclusive and intersectional movement in sustainable fashion
U.S.
Ibrahim Ahmed and Fahd Kashmirwala
Duo of creative visionaries that believe in the power of art and sport for creating social change
U.K.
Ahmid Chernor Jalloh
Founder of Youths Action for Relentless Development Organization (YARDOSL)
Sierra Leone
Tessa Clarke & Saasha Celestial-One
Dedicated to the mission of stopping food waste, Co-founders the OLIO_ex app
U.K.
Farrukh Juraev
Deputy Director of Informational Center under The Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations
Uzbekistan
Huda Aldanie
Peace builder, environmentalist, advocate, a Licensed Professional Teacher
Phillipines
Hugo Dürr
Recent graduate with a Master’s in International Development and Management, researcher studding barriers in accessing maternal healthcare in rural Guatemala
Sweden
Silvia Batello
Associate in an internal law firm in Italy dealing with Energy Law and Sustainability, passionate about sustainable development and concerned about social issues
Switzerland
Harriet Yayra Adzofu
Mandela Washington Fellow, a reproductive and mental health practitioner
Ghana
Dayo Koleowo
Partner at Microtraction, an early-stage angel investment firm
Nigeria
Jon Ferguson
Member of MtAUN, Atlantic-Canada’s largest Model UN Conference, Board of Directors Member for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award NS, Team Leader for Canada’s Global Changemaker Movement
Canada
Sheen Gurrib
PhD Student, Founder of Project Access for Refugees
Mauritius
Felice D'Antonio
Businessman passionate about international business development and marketing
Italy
Odessa Primus
Executive Director of the Global Arena Research Institute, Global Youth Programme ReDefine Next 100
Czech Republic
Miguel Solera Martin
Vice-Curator of the Global Shapers Madrid hu, Businessman, Engineer
Spain
Tehillah Chimfwembe
Television Broadcaster, Media, ICTs for development and Social Entrepreneurship Advocate
Zambia
Natasha Jakac-Sinclair
Health Policy Analyst, Health Economist
Canada
Niraj Borate
Mechanical Engineer, Social Entrepreneur, Volunteer
India
Sarah Abdallah
Social Entrepreneur, Technology Enthusiast, Women and Youth Rights Activist
Lebanon
George Shadrack Kamanda
Law Student, Founder and CEO of The Necessity Firm
Sierra Leone
Amanda da Cruz Costa
International Relations student, Volunteer, Co-founder of the Climathon Brasil, Member of the Youth Climate Leaders, part of the Global Shapers Community
Brazil
Zsófia Szlamka
PhD Candidate Developmental Psychologist and Advocate for Equality of Opportunities and Education
Hungary
Neel Tamhane
Product Manager at ME SOLshare
India
Rocio Rivera
TEDx Event Organizer, Member of the Global Shaper Community
Argentina
Jenna Anderson
Strategy and Operations Business Analyst within the Management Consulting sector, Vice-Curator of the Dublin Shapers
Ireland
Gaurav Kandel
Part of Global Shapers Community, Youth Activism Advocate
Nepal
Nina Nikolikj
Eco-System Facilitator and Manager of Entrepreneurs-in-Residence initiative, Startup Storyteller, Superconnector, Intrapreneur
North Macedonia
Saber Gharbi
Civil Society Activist
Tunisia
Holly Beale
Microsoft’s Program Manager of Datacenter Community Environmental Sustainability
U.S.
Farhana Shahnaz
Fundraising Officer at Practical Action, Humanitarian
Bangladesh
Alex Stephany
Founder and CEO of Beam
U.K.
Sophie Rieckmann
Student, Refugee Crisis Advocate
U.K.
Farhan Yusuf
Pharmacist, Education and Youth Empowerment Advocate
Tanzania
Muhammad Hamisu
Nigeria Team Leader, Winner of the Nigerian President NYSC Honours Award in 2015
Nigeria
Moreen Gorial
Volunteer abroad with a non-governmental organization in Italy
Canada
Saffran Mihnar
Youth advocate focused on communication, campaigning, and negotiations
Sri Lanka
Charley Arrigo
Writer supporting NGO’s, Former Social Media Manager at We Make Change
U.S.
Alexandra Criscuolo
@Kickstarter's Environmental Impact Consultant, Student in the Bard MBA in Sustainability program
U.S.
Oluwatobi. A
Co-Founder of SocialGood Lagos, Harvard University Student
Nigeria
Sarina Tshitshi Mpharalala
Vice Chancellor’s choice at the University of Cape Town, Founder of Vhafumakadzi Takuwani
South Africa
Ed Kirwan
Social Entrepreneur, Filmmaker and Educator
U.K.
Linda Sannesmoen
Sustainable Living Advocate
Norway
Daniel Sasse
Owner of Poseidon Dive Center, Clean Oceans Advocate
Germany
Omotoke Titilope Olowo
Founder and CEO of The Autism Awareness Place
Nigeria
Pratik Gauri
India CEO of United States based 5th Element Group, CoFounder/Chairman of India Needs You,, and has held executive positions with the TATA Group
India
Liv Hadden
Clarity Guide, Author, and host of the Self-Aware Millennial podcast
U.S.
Shaaz Nasir
Co Founder of MindthisMagazine, Global Shaper at the WorldEconomicForum, OneYoungWorld Ambassador, and Director of Digital Transformation at Microsoft in New York City
U.S.
Christa Freeland
Award-Winning Millennial Campaign Manager, World Economic Forum Global Shaper, Entrepreneur-In-Residence & Managing Director at Powershift Group
U.S.
Vaibhav Lodha
Co-Founder of ftcash
India
Janely Abigail Bonita
Former Head of Sustainability for UnionBank of the Philippines, Sustainability Advocate
The Philippines
Douglas Giglioti
Co-Founder of Reconnectta, Social Entrepreneur, Neuroscience Specialist
Brazil
Harriet Mukajambo
Social Worker, Gender Rights Advocate
Uganda
Isack Amini
Founder of TakaCycle, Sustainability Advocate
Tanzania
Natalia Amat
Teacher, Consultant
Spain
Rishabh Shah
Social Entrepreneur, Guest Lecturer, Author
India
Funmilola Abeagbo
Women’s Empowerment Advocate, Thought Leader, Speaker, Coach
Nigeria
Immanuel Akhimien
Doctor, Co-Founder of MOBicure, entrepreneur
Nigeria
Sabine Kerssens
Student, Sustainability Advocate
Switzerland
Robert Heinecke
Entrepreneur, Futurist Thinker, Smart City Expert
Germany
Mireia Dilmé
Youth Leader of Industry, Business Consultant, Youth Delegate to the UN
Spain
John Wojcik
Consultant for the UN Office of Drugs & Crime
Canada
Meena Ally
BBC Radio personality
Tanzania
Mashao Seabela
Social media influencer, education advocate
South Africa
Lucy Gavaghan
Animal welfare activist
UK
Rory Daniels
Global Economy student, activist, and writer
UK
Amazin LeThi
Athlete Ally & Stonewall Ambassador, Founder – Amazin LeThi Foundation
USA
Naveen Dubey
Social Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO - Sakonsa
India