Columbia University Scholars 2020-2021

Bernise Ang

Tackling social and economic inequities by supporting developing countries and cities as they translate underlying system dynamics into impactful public policy.

Davis Makori

Engaging global coalitions to create collective action campaigns to protect civilians from armed conflict across East Africa.

Flávia Neves Maia

Innovating participatory urban planning by leveraging local governments' capacity to promote gender equality and climate action in the making of resilient cities of the future.

Hamza Arsbi

Increasing access to quality education and preparing youth in underserved communities across Jordan with skills for today’s challenges through content development and experiential learning.

Inés Palacios

Fostering the implementation of intersectional gender mainstreaming policies in the public sector to reduce gendered economic inequality and prioritize Indigenous populations.

Maralmaa Munkh-Achit

Empowering the next generation of young leaders in Mongolia by improving their access to quality education and employment.

Shazeeb M. Khairul Islam

Accelerating social innovation by supporting socially and environmentally conscious young entrepreneurs who are committed to reducing poverty, unemployment, and carbon emissions.

Tessza Udvarhelyi

Supporting community participation and social justice in cities.

Timothy Franklyn

Nurturing, inspiring, and training the next generation to become courageous and professional journalists who are committed to justice, truth, pluralism, and liberal democracy in India.

Yaqian (Zelda) Liang

Advocating for responsible and conflict-sensitive investment in developing countries by convening evidence-based dialogues between stakeholders, and by empowering local communities to participate in decision-making processes.