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Gemma Lloyd Australia

First Nations entrepreneur, sustainability advocate, and business consultant

Rejoice Ntiriwaa, PhD Ghana

Advocating for access to clean & affordable energy for all, especially women & girls

Mayke Nathania Indonesia

Creative, intelligent, ambitious, hardworking, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, social, and adventurous person

Jane Smith United Kingdom

Deputy leader of Animal Welfare Party and the UK's first-ever elected animal rights councillor

Tania de Jong AM Australia

Tania de Jong AM Inspirational speaker, performer, MC, creative alchemist and workshop leader

Anu Olanrewaju Switzerland

Meaningful conversations sparking positive change in minds who listen.

Julia Lynch United Kingdom

Founding Director, Global Citizen, Capoeirista, proud feminist mobilising girls in developing world to be change-makers in communities

Nilofer Merchant United States

Innovator & advocate for 'Onlyness,' driving powerful strategies through diversity, inclusion & social change

Hira Amjad Pakistan

Working with survivors of violence across Pakistan, Hira works to counter gender-based violence and forge women rights

Shamieka Sims United States

A six time National Pageant Queen with a passion for community service

Lisen Ydse Christiansen Indonesia

Delivering a unique perspective on leadership, innovative and creative solutions to social challenges, and community building

Baroness Martha Lane-Fox United Kingdom

Co-Founder of Lastminute, Board Member of WeTransfer & Chanel, Trustee of The Queens Commonwealth Trust

Michelle Lynch United Kingdom

rRnewables, green chemistry, batteries, fuel cells, recycling, power-to-x, consulting, thought leadership, multiclient reports

Shahda Khan United Kingdom

Borderlands Project Director focusing on increasing the number of local people taking part in cultural activity