Authors

Lauren Lawal

Former Vice President of Finance and Operations
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Johnathan Martinez

Intern, Center on Global Food and Agriculture
Johnathan, a junior majoring in Agriculture, History, and Public Policy at the University of Missouri-Columbia, joined the Council's Center on…
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Tharma Pillai

Co-founder and Advocacy Director, Undi18
Tharma Pillai is the co-founder and advocacy director of Undi18, a youth movement that successfully advocated for the lowering of the voting…
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Germán Santillán Ugarte

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Oaxacanita Chocolate
Germán Santillán Ugarte is a social entrepreneur and cultural chocolatier working towards a more inclusive and just future through the…
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Mayada Adil

Young Leader for the SDGs, Doctor, and Fashion Designer
Dr. Mayada Adil is a young leader in sustainable development goals (SDGs), a medical doctor, a fashion designer, a climate advocate, and co-…
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Jesse Terry

Intern, Center on Global Food and Agriculture
Jesse joined the Council in August 2023 as an intern with the Center on Global Food and Agriculture. Originally from…
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Leah Kimathi

Social Researcher and Activist
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Kristina Wilfore

Co-founder, #ShePersisted
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Jenn Thom

Director of Experience Insights, Code for America
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Alison Lands

Head of Strategy, SkyHive Technologies
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