Jennifer Brandel (she/they) is a serial entrepreneur and civic innovator whose work centers a single animating question: how do we design systems that genuinely listen, respond, and evolve with the people they serve? As Co-founder and CEO of Hearken, Jennifer has helped organizations around the world operationalize participatory…
By Resla Wesonga
Yordanos Eyoel is an Ethiopian-American democracy entrepreneur who is the Founder and CEO of Keseb. Keseb is a nonpartisan organization building a transnational civil society ecosystem to advance inclusive and resilient democracies.Yordanos’ expertise lies at the intersection of philanthropy and practice, building and strengthening ecosystems for social and democracy innovation.
By Resla Wesonga
Sid Hargro (he/him) is Principal of HarLin Strategies, where he offers fractional executive leadership for strategic growth and impact and executive coaching. Rooted in the legacy of his parents, who were sharecropper kids, and his ancestors, Sid’s journey reflects a deep belief that nothing is impossible when vision, courage, and…
By Resla Wesonga
Júlia Martins Rodrigues, PhD, serves as a governor-appointed commissioner at the Colorado Employee Ownership Office. She is a Research Associate at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she serves as the Associate Director of the Media Economies Design Lab (MEDLab). Her areas of expertise include cooperative law, multi-stakeholder cooperative networks,…
By Resla Wesonga
As an Executive Assistant at The Omidyar Group, Latasha Troflianin ensures the seamless execution of high-level operations and strategic initiatives, managing complex calendars, coordinating global travel, and organizing impactful events. In her role, Latasha supports executive leadership with precision and discretion, contributing to the group’s commitment to navigating complex systems…
By Resla Wesonga
As a Vice President for Porter Novelli, Sara Atalla collaborates with social impact organizations that are tackling our world’s most complex problems. Partnering with philanthropies, NGOs, and businesses, she develops communication strategies and campaigns aimed at improving our planet and creating a healthier, more equitable world for all. Prior…
By Todd Fleisher