Ambassadors

I am an AFSEE Fellow (2023-24 Cohort) passionate about addressing the inequities faced by coastal and fisheries communities. Currently, I am pursuing a master’s degree in Conservation Leadership at the University of Cambridge. The AFSEE Programme has significantly enhanced my understanding of the social and economic issues related to my field of work, provided an incredible space for discussion and collaboration as well as opportunities to take meaningful action through projects and dissertations.

I am an AFSEE Fellow (2022-23 Cohort) and a social practitioner and researcher focusing on disability, ableism, and neurodiversity. My experiences include working with Iranian children’s rights organizations and groups, and the public sector. The AFSEE Fellowship provides a reflexive and inclusive space, fostering collaboration and collectivity. It has given me the opportunity to deepen my knowledge and skills to address inequality and learn from a wide range of people including the AFSEE team, scholars, and other Fellows.

I am an AFSEE Fellow (2022-23 Cohort) passionate about advocating and supporting locally-led community models for sustainable development in Myanmar. I currently work as the Operations Manager for Organic Roots Myanmar. I enjoy being part of the AFSEE community because it connects me with like-minded and inspiring change-makers committed to tackling global inequalities.

I am an AFSEE Fellow (2021-22 Cohort) and an advocate for gender equality in the Caribbean. I am the co-founder of the Caribbean Gender Alliance and currently work as a Partnerships Specialists with No Means No Worldwide. My favourite part about AFSEE Fellowship is all the opportunities that are provided for personal and professional growth which enable changemakers to remain anchored in an environment of mentorship and positive, supportive relationships with peers.

I am an AFSEE Fellow (2021-22 Cohort) and a human rights campaigner, researcher and development communications practitioner living and working in Accra, Ghana. I currently work as the Regional Director for Africa and the Middle East at the International Fund for Public Interest Media. Through the AFSEE Programme, I have gained significant leadership skills and met phenomenal leaders from across the world.

I am an AFSEE Fellow (2023-24 Cohort) and a Palestinian education professional with extensive teaching experience with UNRWA and other educational organisations in Gaza. I enjoy being part of the AFSEE community as it aligns with my passion for promoting social justice and educational excellence. Through AFSEE, I get to collaborate with like-minded professionals and contribute to meaningful, impactful global change, driving initiatives that address educational inequalities and promote sustainable development.

I am an AFSEE Fellow (2023-24 Cohort) and an advocate for the protection of labour rights. I serve as the Executive Secretary of the Southern Africa Trade Union Coordination Council (SATUCC). I am passionate about creating an environment where organisations support and strengthen social, public, and private institutions to promote socio-economic and political equality through effective stakeholder engagement, thereby creating sustainable and inclusive growth. This passion resonates strongly with the ethos of the AFSEE Programme.

I am an AFSEE Fellow (2022-23 Cohort) and a dedicated social justice activist experienced in advancing women's rights and peace across Africa. I specialise in curating dialogue and learning platforms rooted in African feminist pedagogy aimed at driving social justice and systemic change. I am privileged to be a part of the AFSEE community which is a source of continuous learning and critical discourse on inequality and lessons from all corners of the world.

I am an AFSEE Fellow (2021-22 Cohort) and a Peruvian social scientist interested in the multiple connections between environmental regimes, technological transitions, and the formation of public truth. Currently, I am a PhD candidate in the Department of Sociology at the University of Cambridge. Being an AFSEE Residential Fellow was just the start of a productive, enriching, lifelong commitment with a community of practitioners that taught me how social change has many paths, times, and challenges.

I am an AFSEE Fellow (2018-19 Cohort) and a passionate social justice advocate, feminist, experienced grant-maker, systems thinker, and storyteller. I currently work as the Director of Programmes for Ariadne - European Funders for Social Change and Human Rights. For me, being part of the AFSEE and the wider Atlantic Fellows community means being connected with an extraordinary group of changemakers who support and uplift one another in their shared pursuit of greater equity in the world.