Shruti Mittal works at the intersection of climate, philanthropy, and global collaboration, driven by a belief that tackling climate change requires both ambitious solutions and strong collective action. As Associate Director of Development for Global Climate at The Nature Conservancy, she builds partnerships and mobilises resources to support high‑impact climate…
By Resla Wesonga
Maria Perez grew up in 1980’s Latin America, where concepts of social justice seeped through narratives of Liberation Theology. She immigrated to the US as a young adult to pursue her education. Maria has crafted a career guided by her passion to address social disparities. A seasoned non-profit leader, organizer,…
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Lillian Omondi is a researcher, and academic whose work sits at the intersection of inclusive development, community agency, and systems change. With expertise in project management and applied research, she explores how social capital, community networks, technology, and community-led climate adaptation shape more inclusive and resilient futures. Her work is…
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Carolyn Owino is pushing health systems beyond function toward justice. Trained as a nurse, her journey began at the bedside, where she witnessed both resilience and deep systemic gaps. Over 15 years, she has moved into education and systems leadership, shaping inclusive curricula, strengthening institutions and advancing gender-responsive approaches rooted…
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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…
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Kenneth Chomba is a learning and evaluation practitioner with a background in research, systems thinking, and strategic accompaniment of social justice organisations. He brings a strategic sense and practice in network(s) weaving. He has spent many years in organising and movement spaces connecting the dots between learning methodologies/approaches and…
By Resla Wesonga