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Finding your voice: A First-Generation Student’s Guide to Self-Advocacy
Unlock your potential as a first-generation college student through effective self-advocacy. Learn practical strategies to build confidence, find your voice, and create meaningful connections that support your academic and professional success.
Aspire Alumni Türkiye’s Dynamic December: First In-Person Meet-up and Virtual Inspiration Gathering
Aspire Türkiye alumni leaders wrap up December with their first in-person and virtual gathering aimed at strengthening the alumni network.
ALP ’24 Alumni from the University of Chittagong Spread Smiles with ’10 Taka Bazaar’ Project
Aspire Leaders Program alumni were part of the team that executed the '10 Taka Bazaar' project that distributed packages among tea workers in Bangladesh.
Feda Mohammadi ALP ‘24: Breaking Educational Barriers With Digital Learning
Feda Mohammadi wins the Diana Award for his endeavor to break Afghan educational barriers through the Afghan Scholars Academy.
2024 STEAM Fellows Develop Innovative Research Projects in Their Communities
Learn more about the 2024 STEAM Fellowship and the amazing alumni-led research.
2024 Social Impact Seed Fund Awardees Drive Change in Communities Worldwide
Learn more about the 2024 Social Impact Seed Fund (SISF) winners' innovative projects around the world.
Goal Setting for Emerging Leaders: Turning Vision Into Reality in 2025
Feel confident in turning your vision into reality and achieving your resolutions in 2025 as an emerging leader with strategic goal setting.
CAA ’23 Winner Andrew Kanyike Publishes Paper Rooted in Hypertension Project
Andrew Kanyike expands on his learnings from his hypertension-based CAA project and applies them on a national level through collaborations.
Annmarie Gajdos, ALP ’24, Pursues Passion for Storytelling
Annmarie Gajdos follows her aspirations through her content creation and full-time job at HBO.
Olivier Uwishema, ALP ’23, Gains Accolades For His Neurology Work
Olivier's passion for neurology has earned him numerous accolades in the field of neurology. He has published over 120 scientific articles and presented at international conferences.
Rafael Borba, ALP ’24, Applies Medicine and Leadership in an Innovative Initiative for Dementia Prevention in Brazil
Borba received Social Impact Seed Fund to implement his dementia prevention initiative in Brazil.
The Varlc Project, Founded by Charles Ogbodo ALP ‘24, Bridges Educational Gaps in Nigeria Through Peer-to-Peer Learning
Aspire alumnus and Aspire Institute partner to improve access to quality education and peer-to-peer learning networks in Nigeria and worldwide.
Andrea Lluch, A First-Generation University Graduate and Business Historian, Values Cross-Cultural Discussion to Drive Change
Andrea Lluch values global audiences in her classrooms and through the Aspire Leaders Program masterclass.
Uncovering Your Why and Leadership Potential: How Soft Skills Drive Purpose, Career Success, and Community Impact
Explore these key soft skills as you uncover your why and navigate your next steps.
Hillary Cardama (ALP ’22): Local Volunteering Leads to U.S. Visit
Hillary Cardama, ALP '22, visited our Cambridge offices as part of her International Visitor Leadership Program's U.S. visit.
Leadership in Action: Meet our ALP Community Moderators
Meet our Aspire Leaders Program Community Moderators, who form a pivotal part of our Discord community by helping our participants.
Digital Skills Empowerment Project by Allaro Dolphine, ALP ’24
Allaro's project reflects on her experiences and aims to equip young women with digital skills that can help them grow their businesses.
Sarai Hernández ALP ‘23 Seeks and Creates Opportunities in Scientific Innovation and Bioentrepreneurship
Sarai Hernández, a 2023 Aspire Leaders Program alumna from El Salvador, discovered her passion agrobiotechnology engineering, bioinformatics, synthetic biology, and as a science communicator.
Arturo Fenton Uses Social Media to Promote Equitable Opportunities in Global Education for Latin American Students
Arturo Fenton leverages social media to promote global education opportunities for Latin American students.
Reed Shafer-Ray and Abdallatif Ali Inspire Through Tales of Resilience and Leadership at Aspire Mentorship Session
Reed Shafer-Ray, CEO of Mountaintop International, and Abdallatif Ali, Mountaintop Fellow, inspired Aspire Leaders Program alumni by sharing personal journeys of overcoming adversity.
5 Essential Tips for the 2025 Aspire Leaders Program Application – Welcoming First-Generation University Students Worldwide to Join!
Explore these tips to apply to the 2025 Aspire Leaders Program today!
Science & Storytelling: A Chat with Sarai Hernández, ALP ’23
Sarai Hernandez, ALP '23, publishes a children's story in collaboration with IGBM on the intricacies of gene editing.
SISF awardee Kainat Siddique’s Green Project
SISF Awardee Kainat Siddique's project aims to uplift women in her community and foster sustainable practices.
Anubhav Singh, ALP ’23, reflects on Alumni Events in New Delhi
Anubhav Singh pens a heartfelt poem reflecting on the recent alumni events in New Delhi.
