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Meet our Community

We come together both seasoned and new to the work — students, scholars, philanthropists, and journalists, as well as those who represent other organizations, community movements, governments, and companies. Explore below just a subset of our broad community.

Jeph Acheampong

Cheng Fellow
Driven to create economic opportunities through education and technology for the underserved.
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Pelkins Ajanoh

Cheng Fellow
"I believe the most effective way to innovate is by listening to the innovation's beneficiaries."
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Adebayo Alonge

Cheng Fellow
I am committed to improving access to affordable quality healthcare & financing across Africa.
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Zubaida Bai

Visiting Social Innovator
"I am committed to making the world a better place for women and girls globally."
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Eshwar Bandi

Cheng Fellow
"I am working toward a socially inclusive, economically vibrant, and environmentally sustainable world."
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Julie Battilana

Chair, Faculty, Founder, Team
"Through my research and teaching, I aspire to equip and empower those who tackle the pressing social and environmental problems that we face."
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