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First-Gen Leaders in Action: How Aspire Alumni Transform Communities (And How You Can Too)
Discover how first-gen college students become community leaders through the Aspire Leaders Program and how you can transform your community.
Aspire Gathering in Mexico City: Fostering Community, Leadership Development, and Professional Growth
Aspire Institute CEO, Meena Sonea, connected with the Aspire Leaders Program community in Mexico City.
Valerie Gomez Inspires Underserved Students to Explore Educational Opportunities Through Latina Grad Guide
Valerie Gomez, daughter of Salvadoran immigrants and first-generation college graduate, partners with Aspire to empower underserved students to discover opportunities in higher education through her platform, Latina Grad Guide.
Strengthening Local Ties: Aspire Alumni Community Events Begin!
Explore how Aspire Alumni events in Nepal, Nigeria, Brazil, and India brought together passionate leaders and changemakers.
Teaching & Storytelling: Atacan Yesilada’s Journey to 710K Followers
Atacan's storytelling journey blends education, content creation, and social impact. Learn how he uses media to inspire and connect global audiences.
Ryan Conston ALP ’21 Shares His First-Gen Story & Aims to Transform Preventative Health in Rural Communities
First-generation college graduate Ryan Conston, an Aspire Leaders Program alum from Arkansas, aims to transform rural communities through preventative healthcare.
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.
