When Priscila Chaves Martínez describes herself, she uses terms that might seem contradictory: “Latin American, outdoorsy introvert and feminist.” But these seemingly opposing qualities perfectly capture the complexity of a woman who’s founded three social-impact… The Food Systems Revolutionary
Raksha Naidoo’s first day at the mining lab didn’t go as planned. Instead of the state-of-the-art laboratory she’d imagined, she found herself in an old canteen. By day four, she’d blown up equipment and started… Breaking the Mining Mold
At seventeen, Dr. Manasi Murthy Mittinty’s life changed forever. A severe burn accident left her with chronic pain that would become both her greatest challenge and her life’s purpose. “I was told that as my… From Chronic Pain to Healing Others
Growing up in a malaria hotspot in western Kenya, Dr. Maggy Lord developed an intimate relationship with the disease—and a burning hatred for chloroquine, the bitter medicine that was supposed to help. “Chloroquine is the… Fighting Malaria, One Mosquito at a Time
Dr. Chloe Lim never expected her pastor’s request for a balloon artist would revolutionize how she teaches science. But when the biomedical scientist picked up those colorful balloon tubes, she discovered something magical—twisted balloons could… The Balloon Scientist: Making DNA Fun for Kids
From Pacific Islands to Global Platforms Josephine Latu-Sanft’s childhood in Tonga was filled with frangipani trees, taro leaves, and Saturday trips to the plantation with her father. These island roots would later fuel her passion… Josephine Latu-Sanft: TEDx Speaker, Ocean and Climate Advocate
Agricultural Scientist and Food Security Advocate In the rolling fields of rural Pakistan, where ancient farming traditions meet modern agricultural challenges, Priscila Chaves Martínez is pioneering sustainable solutions that could reshape global food security. As… Priscila Chaves Martínez: Working to Transform Food Systems Sustainably
Polar Research Scientist and Climate Change Advocate At the bottom of the world, where pristine ice meets endless sky, Humera Iqbal stands as both witness and guardian to one of Earth’s most critical ecosystems. As… Humera Iqbal: Beauty and Fragility of Antarctica in the Face of Climate Change
Founder of Women in Mining Central America, President of A2J Minerals From the mountains of Guatemala to the bustling mining conferences of Latin America, Ana Gabriela Juárez carries with her a vision that transcends borders… Ana Gabriela Juárez: Leading Gender Equality in Latin America’s Mining Industry
Director of Abi Hearing, Senior Audiologist, and Healthcare Innovator In a quiet clinic in Australia, the soft hum of cutting-edge audiological equipment tells the story of Shukri Abi—a refugee turned healthcare innovator whose journey from… Shukri Abi: The Sound of Tech in Hearing Healthcare Innovation
