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2017-2023
Aspire Leaders Program
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The Aspire Leaders Program welcomes low-income, first-generation college students and recent graduates around the world to participate in a free online immersive leadership journey including professional skills training, an exclusive course designed and delivered by Harvard faculty, and interactive seminars led by world-class educators.
After completion, Aspire Institute empowers alumni to continue their leadership development through seed funds, workshops, and a vibrant global network of peers and mentors.
Marcelo Claure Transforms Challenges Into Opportunities and Empowers the Next Generation of Global Leaders
Marcelo Claure, investor and entrepreneur originally from Bolivia, shared his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a global business leader. He now invests in young talent and educational initiatives like Aspire Institute.
Michelle Nagawa ALP ‘23 Inspires Change as a Ugandan Social Impact Leader, Mentor, Writer, and Mother
Michelle Nagawa completed the Aspire Leaders Program in 2023 and receiving funding to pursue a transformative project in the Katanga slum area of Uganda. She continues to balance her roles as a social entrepreneur, mentor, writer, geospatial analyst, and mother.
Sudanese Content Creator Creates a Digital Space for Equal Access to Opportunities
Maram Elmutasim, a medical doctor from Sudan now living in Egypt due to political turmoil, leverages social media to spotlight educational opportunities for youth in Sudan and the Middle East and North Africa regions.
