https://presidentialprecinct.org/blog daily 0.75 2026-09-10 https://presidentialprecinct.org/blog/meet-the-2026-judicial-fellows monthly 0.5 2026-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/8918c0d9-7b37-4637-9e53-003332d33180/7_Afia+Wusuaa.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Afia Owusuaa Appiah Afia Owusuaa Appiah is a Justice of the High Court of Ghana with more than a decade of judicial experience. She began her judicial career as a Magistrate in 2016, later served at the Circuit Court, and was elevated to the High Court in 2024. Throughout her career, she has presided over criminal and civil matters in both general jurisdiction and specialized courts, including the Family Tribunal, Juvenile Court, and Land Court. Before joining the judiciary, Appiah practiced law in private practice and completed legal internships with Ghana's Attorney General's Department and the Centre for Human Rights and Advanced Legal Research. She holds an LL.M. in International Law and Justice from Fordham University School of Law. Her professional interests include judicial integrity, accountability, human rights, and social justice, and she is an active member of several national and international judicial associations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/6879c19b-9afa-41d2-ae59-6908d2c32901/2_Bonhoefer+Bernardez.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Bonhoefer Bernardez Bonhoefer Bernardez serves as a Family Court Judge in the Philippines with more than 20 years of legal experienñce, including 13 years on the bench. During his judicial career, he has also served as Acting Presiding Judge for Special Commercial Courts and courts of general jurisdiction. Prior to his appointment, he worked as a public prosecutor for seven years and has remained committed to protecting constitutional rights and human rights throughout his career. In 2023, Bernardez received recognition from the Integrated Bar of the Philippines for issuing a writ of amparo in a significant human rights case involving allegations of arbitrary detention and state abuse. He holds both LL.B. and LL.M. degrees, completed Harvard Law School Executive Education's inaugural Judicial Executive Leadership program in 2024, and is also a trained commercial arbitrator, law educator, and advocate for integrating mindfulness into judicial leadership. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/28dfd3e5-25f7-4a9b-b3ea-55822843f3ba/Bubile+Lungu+Shonga.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Bubile Lungu Shonga Bubile Lungu Shonga serves in the Commercial Division of the High Court of Zambia in Lusaka. Appointed in 2016, she was the 1st Resident Judge in Kitwe tasked with operationalizing the Commercial Court to bring justice closer to business. Her 20-year legal career prior to joining the bench spans Deloitte & Touche, private practice, and corporate roles at the Bank of Zambia and Lafarge South-East Africa. Bubile holds an LLB from the University of Zambia and an LLM from the University of Nottingham as a Commo nwealth Scholar. She is an active member of the Zambia Association of Women Judges and the International Association of Women Judges, and previously chaired ZAWJ’s Education Committee. She also serves as a Lead Trainer of Trainers and is a member of the Chief Justice’s Advisory Committee on Public Relations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/4994d394-0c30-43d5-91b1-71e19454bdba/16_Cristina+Lombana.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Cristina Lombana Cristina Lombana is a Magistrate of the Instruction Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice of Colombia, where she oversees criminal investigations involving members of Congress. In this role, she directs the pre-trial phase of complex proceedings while ensuring due process, judicial independence, and adherence to constitutional principles. Lombana holds a law degree from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá and master's degrees in Criminal Law, Public Administration, and Human Rights. Her career reflects a strong commitment to institutional integrity, rigorous legal analysis, and the protection of fundamental rights. Her professional interests include criminal procedure, judicial decision-making, legal ethics, public governance, and the role of high courts in strengthening democratic institutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/c23cb555-e5c2-4aa7-9d7d-749f628d993a/Esteban+Coronel Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Esteban Coronel Ojeda Esteban Coronel Ojeda serves as a Judge of the Criminal Chamber of the Provincial Court of Pichincha, Ecuador, where he has national jurisdiction over corruption and organized crime cases. Before joining the bench, he spent more than a decade as a Human Rights Prosecutor with Ecuador's Office of the Attorney General, developing extensive experience in complex criminal investigations. Coronel Ojeda holds a Ph.D. in Human Rights, Democracy, and Justice from the University of Valencia, along with master's degrees in Criminal Law, Complex Criminality, and Human Rights. He is also a professor, researcher, and author whose scholarship focuses on crimes of power, criminal procedure, evidence law, and human rights. His work bridges judicial practice and academic research in pursuit of accountability and the rule of law. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/fab57bd1-05ee-4536-a7d6-2ee409ef40d3/9_Florjan+Kalaja.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Florjan Kalaja Florjan Kalaja is a Judge of Albania's Special Court of Appeal against Corruption and Organized Crime. Since entering the judiciary in 2010, he has served in trial, appellate, and Supreme Court roles, including appointments as a law clerk to the Supreme Court, advisor to the Council of Appointments in Justice, and judge in both civil and criminal matters. Alongside his judicial service, Kalaja has been deeply involved in legal education for more than a decade, teaching civil and criminal procedure at universities and the Albanian School of Magistrates while contributing to judicial training nationwide. He has also participated in drafting key judicial legislation and is the author of numerous books and scholarly publications on constitutional law, judicial reform, and criminal and civil procedure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/dfa12a6a-e4a9-44c5-aa4e-a0c2aacf3e67/8_Anna+Lebedeva.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Hanna Lebedieva Hanna Lebedieva is a Judge of the Odesa Regional Administrative Court in Ukraine and a Trainer at the National School of Judges of Ukraine. She brings more than 20 years of judicial experience, including over 14 years on the bench. Previously, she served as a judge of the Mykolaiv Regional Administrative Court, where she also promoted judicial transparency and public trust as Judge Speaker and a board member of the Judges Association of Ukraine. Lebedieva holds a Ph.D. in Law from the National University "Odesa Law Academy," an LL.M. in Mediation from Mykolas Romeris University in Lithuania, and master's degrees in Law and Economics. Her professional interests include judicial independence, administrative justice, mediation, human rights, and strengthening resilient judicial institutions through ethical leadership and international cooperation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/36cd1ff5-bcb6-4f12-b8ef-8ecab4d3ef4c/11_Ion+Guzun.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Ion Guzun Ion Guzun is a Lay Member of Moldova's Superior Council of Magistracy and Judges' Ethics Commission, and serves as Deputy Member of the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice. He plays an active role in Moldova's European Union accession process and has contributed to major international evaluations on anti-corruption, public integrity, and judicial reform. With more than 20 years of experience in judicial accountability, transparency, anti-corruption, and human rights, Guzun has collaborated with organizations including the Council of Europe, the European Union, and the World Bank. He has also held leadership roles in Moldova's anti-corruption and public integrity institutions and serves on the Advisory Committee of the International Anti-Corruption Court's Treaty Committee. He holds LL.M. degrees from Moldova State University and the University of Connecticut, where he studied as a Fulbright Scholar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/a1f21e07-99f7-4f85-b1c9-4716f2927e49/Irene+Marcia.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Irene Marcia Kahuya Irene Marcia Kahuya is a Senior Principal Magistrate in the Judiciary of Kenya with more than 15 years of judicial experience. Since joining the judiciary in 2010, she has served at five court stations and earned recognition for advancing access to justice, particularly for vulnerable communities and survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. She currently serves as a Council Member of the International Association of Women Judges–Kenya Chapter. Kahuya has led several innovative justice initiatives, including chairing the Gender Justice Court Users Committee following the launch of Kenya's Kibera Gender Justice Court. She is also the founder of the Wings of Hope rehabilitation program and creator of the Rays of Hope psychosocial support initiative for survivors of gender-based violence. Her work has been recognized through speaking engagements and international forums focused on gender justice, survivor-centered approaches, and women in detention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/eb3990e1-c3ff-4ef0-a1bc-f08b9bf3166a/4_Joseph+Chigona.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Joseph Chigona Joseph Chigona serves as Judge-in-Charge of the Revenue Division of the High Court of Malawi and is a member of the Judiciary Committee on Elections. Since joining the judiciary as a Senior Resident Magistrate, he has held several leadership positions, including Registrar of the Supreme Court of Appeal and High Court, before being appointed to the High Court in 2016. Chigona also chairs the Malawi Judiciary Development Programme and the Judiciary's Budget, Finance and Audit Committee, overseeing key institutional development initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Malawi, a master's degree in Anti-Corruption Studies from the International Anti-Corruption Academy, and a postgraduate diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution. His professional interests include judicial administration, anti-corruption, commercial mediation, and strengthening judicial institutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/902eb939-b24f-4922-be6d-b5addba42dec/10_Laura+Flores.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Laura Flores Laura Flores is the first Environmental Judge of Jujuy Province, Argentina, appointed in 2019 through a competitive merit-based selection process. She leads the province's specialized environmental court, overseeing complex civil and criminal cases involving environmental damage, collective rights, natural resources, and climate-related issues. Her court is recognized for integrating scientific expertise and participatory assessments into judicial decision-making, particularly in cases involving Indigenous and rural communities. Flores has trained more than 1,400 judicial employees and public officials under Argentina's Ley Yolanda environmental education program and leads sustainability and community outreach initiatives within the judiciary. She has completed specialized training at the Yale School of the Environment and the University of Freiburg and currently serves as Vice President of the College of Magistrates and Judicial Officials of Jujuy and as a member of the Executive Board of the Argentine Federation of Magistrates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/697e6415-9a4e-49bf-a89b-7f1eaf57fe0a/14_Mari%CC%81a+Valde%CC%81s+Leal.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - María Valdés Leal María Valdés Leal serves on a specialized collegiate circuit court for competition, broadcasting, and telecommunications in Mexico. She is a member of the first generation of judges elected by popular vote following Mexico's 2024 constitutional reform. Before joining the bench, she served as a Senior Law Clerk and Legal Advisor at the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation, where she worked on landmark constitutional cases involving energy, telecommunications, environmental protection, freedom of expression, and gender equality. Valdés Leal has taught at Mexico's Federal Judicial Training School and currently teaches Constitutional Law at the Center for Research and Teaching in Economics (CIDE). She has contributed to academic publications on human rights and is committed to advancing gender equality, strengthening democratic institutions, and promoting a judiciary that is accessible, transparent, and people-centered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/be3ab1d3-ffbb-4d34-bdb7-c28c194e177d/3_Markiyan+Halabala.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Markiyan Halabala Markiyan Halabala is a Judge of the High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine. Since joining the court in 2019, he has presided over complex anti-corruption matters following a legal career that included private practice and work on high-profile cases. He also contributed as an expert to projects supported by USAID, the European Union, and the OECD. Halabala holds a Ph.D. in Law and has focused his career on strengthening judicial integrity, accountability, and the rule of law. His experience combines judicial service, legal practice, and international cooperation on justice sector reform. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/9333c99a-0da2-439d-8e29-fc798d246048/Maryam+Aliyu.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Maryam Hassan Maryam Hassan serves as a Judge of the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja, Nigeria, bringing about 19 years of judicial experience to the Judicial Fellowship Program. Appointed to the High Court Bench in 2020, Maryam presides over complex civil and criminal matters and is known for her commitment to quick dispensation of cases. Hassan her Master Degree in law from the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, prior to which she practiced and trained in a law firm involved in cases of Islamic jurisprudence and family law. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/6311a024-a46c-4c32-a452-5e60a36357af/19_Mohamed+Bakry.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Mohamed Bakry Mohamed Bakry is a Judge at the Technical Bureau of the Egyptian Court of Cassation with more than 12 years of experience across Egypt's justice system. His career has included service in the Public Prosecution Office, civil and commercial courts, the Economic Court, and the Court of Cassation, providing broad expertise in commercial law, arbitration, and judicial decision-making. Bakry earned an LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Competition Law from the University of Augsburg as a DAAD Scholar and holds postgraduate diplomas in International Commercial Law and Governance and Anti-Corruption. In addition to his judicial responsibilities, he teaches Business Law, serves as an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Doctrine, Judiciary, and Legislation, and has published extensively on arbitration, commercial law, and the jurisprudence of Egypt's highest court. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/c6938837-a8a3-4af8-8600-f81533916a21/6c0b9f57-4959-48b2-ac7d-3bb1dd459eea.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Ngulle Anita Dione Ngulle Anita Dione serves as President of the High Court of Momo and the Court of First Instance in Mbengwi, Cameroon. Her judicial career has included service as Deputy State Prosecutor, Examining Magistrate, High Court Judge, and Vice President of the Military Tribunal in Bamenda before assuming her current leadership role. Dione is committed to protecting human rights, with a particular focus on women and girls affected by the ongoing socio-political challenges in Cameroon. She has participated in numerous national and international seminars and judicial exchanges dedicated to strengthening human rights, judicial leadership, and access to justice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/c269fad2-2fa7-46ab-a501-58a795f42a51/12_Oagile+Dingake.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Oagile Dingake Oagile Dingake serves on the Supreme and National Courts of Papua New Guinea and has previously served on the courts of Botswana, Seychelles, and the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone. A distinguished jurist and scholar, he holds degrees from the University of Cape Town, the University of London, and the University of Botswana, and has taught at universities in Africa, Australia, and the Philippines. Dingake is the author of numerous books and scholarly publications focusing on human rights, gender justice, and HIV law. He currently serves as President of the Africa Regional Judges Forum on HIV/TB and Co-Chair of the African Think Tank on HIV, Health, and Social Justice. In 2019, he became the first African judge selected as Beatty Jurist in Residence at Southern Illinois University School of Law and is Botswana's nominee for election to the International Court of Justice for the 2027–2037 term. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/916626af-e9b2-4fd3-9695-7f4c4990efa5/Olena+Bilokon.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Olena Bilokon Olena Bilokon serves on the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court of Ukraine and is a lecturer and member of the Scientific and Methodological Council of the National School of Judges of Ukraine. With approximately 20 years of judicial experience, she has served at the trial, appellate, and cassation levels, bringing extensive expertise to the country's highest court. Bilokon is an active advocate for mediation and judicial education, regularly participating in professional training and research on judicial practice. She is also a co-author of the textbook Mediation in the Professional Activity of a Lawyer, reflecting her commitment to strengthening dispute resolution and judicial professionalism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/e080536e-5632-4cc7-a6e1-6642d6006be6/13_Reham+Eissa.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Reham Eissa Reham Eissa is a Judge and Member of the Technical Bureau of Egypt's Supreme Standing Committee for Human Rights. She previously served in the Technical Bureau of the Ministerial Committee for the Settlement of Investment Contracts' Disputes and as a Counselor in the Ministry of Justice's Arbitration and Foreign Disputes Department, contributing to the resolution of complex investment and public law matters. Before joining the judiciary, Eissa spent eight years in private practice advising international financial institutions on energy, infrastructure, banking, and development projects. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Law from Ain Shams University, along with LL.M. degrees from Ain Shams University and the University of Virginia School of Law. Her work focuses on strengthening governance, promoting innovation in legal systems, and responsibly integrating emerging technologies into judicial practice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/6284d271-f9a1-4f46-b9e3-53ccce024d5d/6_Reshma+Khan.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Reshma Khan Reshma Khan is an Additional District and Sessions Judge in the Rajasthan Higher Judicial Service, India. Since joining the judiciary in 2014, she has presided over a wide range of criminal and civil matters while promoting efficient, accessible, and technology-driven justice. She also served as Deputy Director of the Rajasthan State Judicial Academy, where she contributed to judicial education and professional development. As a Master Trainer for the e-Committee of the Supreme Court of India, Khan has trained judicial officers in the effective use of technology to improve court administration and justice delivery. Her professional interests include judicial ethics, court digitalization, case management, and expanding access to justice through innovation and international collaboration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/5a8402d1-cf87-43e5-a2c4-3c0de5c5fb45/91ca1bf5-2966-4236-9ada-448035b5f0f3.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Ronald Joaquín Gantier Pérez Ronald Joaquín Gantier Pérez serves as a Technical Judge of Criminal Trial Court No. 1 for Anti-Corruption and Violence Against Women and as a Judge of the Labor and Social Security Court in Chuquisaca, Bolivia. He is also a faculty member at the School of Judges of the State of Bolivia and teaches Constitutional Law at the graduate level. Before joining the judiciary, he served as a legal clerk at the Plurinational Constitutional Court and as a consultant to the Office of the Attorney General. Gantier Pérez is a doctoral candidate at the University of Valladolid, where he also earned a master's degree in European Union Law. His research focuses on constitutional adjudication, human rights, and the Inter-American System of Human Rights, particularly the doctrine of conventionality control. He is committed to advancing judicial independence, the rule of law, and international judicial cooperation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/8e6cef57-b609-4ad6-ad86-8906f7c263ab/1_Sydelle+Johnson.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Sydelle Johnson Sydelle Johnson is a Judge of the Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago with a background in human rights, family law, and international justice. Before joining the bench, she completed a fellowship with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and participated in the United Nations Graduate Study Programme in Geneva, where she focused on gender equality and the empowerment of women. Johnson holds an LL.B. from the University of the West Indies, an LL.M. in Human Rights Law from Queen Mary University of London, a Legal Education Certificate from Hugh Wooding Law School, and postgraduate qualifications in Family Law and Public International Law. A certified family and civil mediator, she serves on the Board of the Judicial Education Institute of Trinidad and Tobago and is a Fellow of the Commonwealth Judicial Education Institute. She was also recognized as a 2023 Rising Leader by the International Association of Women Judges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/d0762f4e-e844-457a-83ea-a0df26fab0b7/Vitalii+Urkevych.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Vitalii Urkevych Vitalii Urkevych serves on the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court of Ukraine, where he has served since 2017. He previously spent more than 15 years in academia at Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, progressing from Assistant Professor to Professor before joining the bench. From 2023 to 2026, he served as Secretary of the Grand Chamber. Urkevych holds a Doctor of Laws degree specializing in land, agrarian, environmental, and natural resources law and is a Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine. He has authored or co-authored more than 300 scholarly publications and is widely recognized for his contributions to legal scholarship, judicial decision-making, and environmental and agricultural law. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/11db386d-89b0-4c9c-baca-53119f491437/18_Vivian+Lopez.png Articles - Meet the 2026 Judicial Fellows - Vivian López Núñez Vivian López Núñez is a judge in Paraguay with nearly three decades of experience in the judiciary and is recognized for advancing judicial modernization, transparency, and gender equality. She led the implementation of Paraguay's first fully electronic court docketing system, transforming paper-based case management into a digital platform that significantly improved public access to justice and strengthened judicial transparency. 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She works at the intersection of youth leadership, democratic institutions, and political systems, supporting partners to move youth participation beyond tokenism and translate young people’s priorities into practical governance action. She is a mentor and coach to many young people, a grassroots civic leader committed to inspiring the next generation of African changemakers. With over a decade of experience in youth leadership development, civic engagement, and governance initiatives, Alphia’s work spans Liberia, Sierra Leone, and the Mano River Union and ECOWAS region. Alphia is an Obama Foundation Africa Leader and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Multilateral Diplomacy from the Gabriel L. Dennis Foreign Service Institute, earned as part of the inaugural class of the Madam Suakoko Graduate School for Female Diplomats Program. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Stella Maris Polytechnic University, along with several leadership and civic engagement training certificates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/d3237455-e586-4924-bb12-a5285646904a/DSC_0348.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Global Democracy Fellows - Doruntina Maliqi, Kosovo Doruntina Maliqi is an education and democracy practitioner working at the intersection of public policy, sustainability, and inclusive learning systems. Her work focuses on how education can strengthen democratic participation, social inclusion, and institutional trust during periods of social and economic transition. 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She views education not only as a pathway to opportunity, but as a foundation for democratic resilience and long-term societal transformation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/2ef9ad06-2a52-407c-a9c6-3b2f67408978/DSC_0548.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Global Democracy Fellows - Francisco Mendoza, Ecuador Francisco Mendoza is co-founder and director of Fundación Libre Razón, a think tank that promotes, defends, and advances the ideas of freedom through public debate, democratic training, and policy engagement. Through this platform, he has designed and led national and local programs focused on democratic strengthening and political leadership development. Libre Razón has trained more than 3,000 political leaders and civic actors, collaborating with international partners such as the International Republican Institute, National Endowment for Democracy, Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, and the Swedish International Liberal Centre. 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Francisco is an economist specializing in data science and innovation and has completed international programs on democracy, rule of law, political coalitions, and authoritarianism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/35bd6fbd-de54-4b7c-9c7d-8e4e404873a4/DSC_0527.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Global Democracy Fellows - Gabriel Marmentini, Brazil Gabriel Marmentini has dedicated his career to strengthening democracy and advancing social justice in Brazil through social entrepreneurship. At the age of 22, he co-founded two high-impact civil society organizations: Politize! — Civic Education Institute and the Brazilian Association for Head and Neck Cancer (ACBG Brasil). He holds a degree in Public Management from the State University of Santa Catarina, as well as a Master’s and a Ph.D. in Management. From 2021 to 2023, Gabriel served as an adjunct professor, teaching courses related to social entrepreneurship, socio-environmental responsibility, and the co-production of public value. Throughout his journey, Gabriel has been part of leading global leadership networks and programs such as the YLAI, MIT Solve, and the Fundação Lemann Leadership Network. His work has been recognized with major awards, including Forbes Under 30, the Empreendedor Social Folha Award, and Innovators Under 35 by MIT Technology Review. With national and international impact, Gabriel continues to inspire the social entrepreneurship ecosystem in Brazil and beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/86149c41-0f93-405d-9b81-35c6c817f913/DSC_0457.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Global Democracy Fellows - Hakob Gabrielyan, Armenia Hakob Gabrielyan is a project officer leading the Council of Europe's "Promoting Equality and Non-discrimination" project in Armenia. 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Hakob’s interests include the role of international organizations in modern architecture of peace, democratic transition, space law, and the philosophy of stoicism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/3ea6917c-cd8e-47d3-bfc5-ba0be2d4f627/DSC_0490.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Global Democracy Fellows - Hisan Matta, Indonesia Hisan Matta is the Deputy Head of Electoral Affairs Coordinating Division of Indonesia's People's Wave Party (Partai Gelombang Rakyat [GELORA] Indonesia). Previously, she was the Secretary of the Politics and Government Division, the Secretary of the Youth Division and was an Expert Staff for MP in the National House of Representatives (DPR RI) Commission I. She is interested in public policy, female representation and involvement in politics, educational issues and foreign affairs. Hisan holds a Bachelor's degree in Politics, Economics and Law from the University of Buckingham, UK and a Master's degree in Comparative Education from University College London, Institute of Education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/c9a0804f-90af-449e-96fd-2ef1a106dba8/DSC_0513.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Global Democracy Fellows - Isaac Aboah, Ghana Isaac Aboah is a Ghanaian social entrepreneur, researcher, and communications professional focused on youth development, research capacity building, and climate justice. He is the Founder of the Young Africans Research Academy, a pan-African initiative that trains undergraduates in research, writing, and policy analysis, with clear pathways to publication and impact. Isaac serves as Communications Manager at SilverLining, supporting global research and policy efforts on climate risks and youth leadership. 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He holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of Ghana. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/b5795e81-a7da-414b-b72f-6bd4bc56d2fe/DSC_0483.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Global Democracy Fellows - Jemhra Rose Garcia, Philippines Jemhra Rose Garcia is a democracy and human rights advocate with a background in Political Science and International Relations, and over a decade of experience spanning local governance, national policy, and international solidarity. She currently serves as Regional Executive Director of the Center for Applied Nonviolent Actions and Strategies (CANVAS) — Asia Office, where she leads efforts to support pro-democracy movements across Southeast Asia. Her public service began at 17, when she was elected village youth council chairperson (Sangguniang Kabataan), a role she held for three years, championing youth inclusion in local governance. She later brought that commitment to the national level, serving as technical staff at the National Anti-Poverty Commission under the Office of the Secretary, and as parliamentary staff in the House of Representatives, where she gained critical experience in policy lobbying and reform under challenging political conditions. Following her government service, Jemhra founded Project Pagsibol, an initiative dedicated to empowering vulnerable rural communities, including farmers and fisherfolk, through civic education and community organizing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/5182f86e-b83c-4342-bd6c-6ddf4715bef5/DSC_0383.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Global Democracy Fellows - Kesaria Gogua, Georgia Kesaria Gogua is a human rights specialist and civic education trainer with extensive experience working with young people on democracy, civic engagement, and social justice. 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In this role, she continues to focus on media literacy, human rights, global citizenship, and student-led civic initiatives. She is deeply interested in women’s rights and the use of documentary photography and videography as tools for civic expression and youth empowerment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/35fbfc8e-a186-4879-8c37-6a67df1d5e36/DSC_0431.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Global Democracy Fellows - Nehrin Mustofa, Bangladesh Nehrin Mustofa is a prominent political activist, lawyer, and media professional from Bangladesh dedicated to advancing inclusive governance and democratic resilience. She currently serves as a corporate lawyer at City Bank PLC and previously served as Secretary General of the Global Members Advisory Board of Generation Democracy for the International Republican Institute. With over 15 years of experience as a senior news presenter at ATN News, Nehrin has used her platform to promote transparency, civic awareness, and democratic values. She has worked extensively on human rights issues, including advocacy for transgender and gender-diverse communities. Nehrin is a fellow of the Konrad Adenauer School for Young Politicians and an IVLP alumna. Through her foundation, Dabir Uddin Ahmed Mridha Foundation, she leads grassroots initiatives in Dhaka-5 focused on youth empowerment, women’s health, and social justice. She served as the Co-Chairman of the Election Management Committee of Dhaka-5 during Bangladesh’s 12th Parliamentary Election, playing a vital role in coordinating electoral activities and strengthening grassroots engagement. Nehrin holds an LLB, an LLM, and a Master’s degree in Criminology. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/f585d1cf-2fa7-4748-8565-d5c3bf1c7958/DSC_0337.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Global Democracy Fellows - Nestor Alejandro Torres, Guatemala Nestor Alejandro Torres is a senior communications specialist with over two decades of experience spanning diplomacy, institutional strategy, branding, and media production across both the public and private sectors. Throughout his career, Nestor has worked with leading institutions of the Government of Guatemala, including the Embassy of Guatemala to the United States (2023–2026), the Secretariat of Social Communication of the Presidency (2017–2023), and the Ministry of Culture and Sports (2020). In the private sector, he has contributed to Guatemala’s national broadcasting landscape (2011–2017), building deep knowledge in strategic communication, graphic design, and animation. He has more than 20 years of experience in voice-over acting and off-screen narration, and served as the Government of Guatemala's on-air promotional voice from 2017 to 2019, lending his voice to public campaigns and institutional broadcasts. Nestor holds a Master’s degree in Marketing for Design from Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, an MBA in Management and Political Decision-Making from Formato Educativo / Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes, and a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/4bbc90ec-6d67-4f4c-9064-61627c4f851c/DSC_0398.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Global Democracy Fellows - Norwell Hinds, Guyana Norwell Hinds is a sustainable development and innovation specialist from Guyana whose work spans sustainable energy development, public policy, and good governance. He is the Director for the Institute of Energy Diplomacy at the University of Guyana where he works with households, utilities, policy makers, and civil society leaders to promote the democratization and next generation governance of energy systems. Prior to his current role, Norwell was recognized as a leading advocate for democracy, human rights, and good governance in Guyana. He led the highly successful voter education campaign, Vote Like A Boss, as well as several consensus-building and social cohesion initiatives to address the deep-seated ethnic polarization threatening Guyana’s democracy. Norwell earned degrees in Computer Science and Information Systems at the University of Guyana before completing a Ph.D. in Innovation in Global Development at Arizona State University. His Ph.D. research focused on how everyday life depends on energy systems and how the design and rules of those systems can create or reduce energy vulnerability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/f1b52ff7-d21c-43b5-9f7d-cd1aec08f218/DSC_0360.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Global Democracy Fellows - Olga Cabellero, Paraguay Olga Caballero is a Paraguayan social psychologist and civic leader with over 15 years of experience in community development, participatory democracy, civic education, and leadership training. She is the co-founder and Executive Director of Alma Cívica, a platform dedicated to strengthening democracy, political education, and citizen participation in Paraguay through youth leadership programs, political training initiatives, local governance projects, and democratic innovation labs. Olga has led civic education, electoral observation, public policy incubation, and democratic participation initiatives, collaborating with civil society organizations, local governments, grassroots communities, and international partners across the region. Previously, she served as Executive Director of TECHO Paraguay, where she coordinated community-driven development programs and mobilized large volunteer networks nationwide. Her work focuses on bridging communities, institutions, and ideas to make democracy a lived, inclusive, and actionable practice, particularly in contexts facing democratic erosion, polarization, and shrinking civic space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/10192bf6-ffa1-4cc5-87a8-90cec19b8b2e/DSC_0498.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Global Democracy Fellows - Thomas Sangungi, Namibia Thomas Sangungi is a Namibian public health practitioner, disability rights advocate, and democracy leader with over eight years of experience advancing inclusive governance, human rights, and equitable healthcare for marginalized communities, particularly persons with disabilities and rural populations. Since 2016, he has led civic education and voter registration initiatives strengthening participation of persons with disabilities and underserved rural communities in Namibia’s electoral processes. For five years, Thomas has directed mobile physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs in rural Namibia, delivering community-based care to over 3,000 individuals while integrating health services with civic awareness to reduce barriers to democratic engagement. He has served as a United Nations Volunteer in peace and democracy initiatives. Thomas is a Mandela Washington Fellow (Civic Leadership, Michigan State University, 2025) and completed a Professional Development Experience (PDE) at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He holds a BSc in Physiotherapy (Honours) and diplomas in Sports Medicine and Leadership & Public Policy. He is committed to strengthening inclusive democratic institutions in Namibia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/5e5b2127-f73f-4774-9a3c-5fd8b5e49ad1/DSC_0477.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Global Democracy Fellows - Valeria Hernández, Chile Valeria Hernández is a career diplomat and lawyer currently serving as a Human Rights Policy Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile. In this role, Valeria is responsible for coordinating and monitoring Chile's foreign policy on human rights, contributing to national positions, preparing technical and policy briefings, and supporting multilateral engagement on issues such as freedom of religion, children's rights, and regional cooperation. Valeria’s work involves close coordination with government counterparts, international organizations, and civil society, as well as direct support to Chile’s participation in key multilateral processes. Prior to joining the diplomatic service, Valeria worked for several years at Chile’s Public Prosecutor’s Office, where she gained solid experience in legal analysis, the justice system, and the protection of fundamental rights in complex cases. Valeria holds a law degree from the University of Chile and postgraduate diplomas in International Human Rights Law and International Studies. Her professional interests focus on strengthening democratic institutions, the rule of law, and multilateral cooperation through dialogue and consensus-building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/66e58eb4-5072-485e-ae89-684bb2963c48/DSC_0416.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Global Democracy Fellows - Wendy Ong’are, Kenya Wendy Ong’are is a democracy and governance practitioner with a decade of experience using strategic communication to strengthen civic participation, demand accountability, and connect citizens to power in Kenya. 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She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Communication from Multimedia University of Kenya and is currently undertaking a Certificate in Public Leadership and Policy at the School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG Kenya). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/fe85cf8c-45b9-4c5b-a7ac-08a54a228a9c/IMG_3128.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Global Democracy Fellows - Yanique Tracy, Jamaica Yanique Tracy is a Jamaican democracy practitioner, Counselor/Educator, and global youth and democracy policy strategist advancing civic participation and democratic reform across the Caribbean. She is the Founder and Director of Operations of Tracy’s Training & Consulting Services and has served as a Program Consultant with the International Republican Institute, designing and leading civic, policy, and democratic leadership initiatives in Jamaica. She previously served for four years as Co-Chair of Jamaica’s National Youth Advisory Council of Jamaica and as Technical Director of the National Youth Parliament of Jamaica, mentoring over 400 young leaders in policy advocacy, governance, and legislative debate. Internationally, she has represented Jamaica through IRI fellowships, the U.S. Summit for Democracy in Costa Rica, and the Senator John McCain Fellowship for Freedom, engaging global leaders on democracy and youth inclusion and policy reform. Academically, she holds a BSc (Hons) double major in Counselling and Education and an Executive Master’s in Education and Leadership Management and is an incoming Doctoral student at the University of Florida. Her work bridges grassroots leadership and national policy design, positioning her at the intersection of youth development, democratic governance, and institutional reform. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/35ed8fc8-d120-4f65-a36a-ceaafaeba00e/DSC_0436.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Global Democracy Fellows - Yuliia Dychuk, Ukraine Yuliia Dychuk is a Ukrainian media leader and public policy professional with 10 years of experience in journalism and team leadership. As Head of Children’s Content at Suspilne Ukraine, she leads the team behind Ukraine’s first ad-free video-on-demand platform for children. Her work focuses on creating meaningful content for young audiences and building partnerships that support education and democratic resilience. Previously, Yuliia worked as a cultural journalist and producer. She covered major international film festivals, including Cannes and Venice, and launched a television series about Ukrainian museums. 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She is the founder of Herconomy, a financial technology platform that helps women securely grow their wealth by offering high-yield savings accounts, community, financial education, discounts on women-centric products and services with a mission and vision to be the most reliable financial services platform for women in Africa. Herconomy earned the ‘Best Fem Tech Start-up’ award at the African Tech Ecosystem Acceleration – Dakaar Summit 2023, and in 2021 was selected for NASDAQ’s Milestone Makers Program. Among her many accomplishments, Ife is appointed as a Youth Advisory Group Member for Solutions for Youth Employment, a global coalition formed by the World Bank to provide catalytic support to employment and productive work for 150 million youth by 2030. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/9ef63162-8ebe-4a26-a970-fab43706efec/DSC_8968.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Corporate Leaders Program Fellows - Lesego Holzapfel, South Africa Lesego Serolong Holzapfel is a South African entrepreneur, investor, and global trade advocate focused on expanding market access for African products. She is the founder and CEO of Bokamoso Impact Investments and Bokamoso Foods, platforms dedicated to building sustainable African value chains and unlocking opportunities for smallholder farmers and emerging producers. She is also the founder of Moedi Wines, an award-winning South African wine brand exporting to international markets including the United States and Europe. Through her ventures, Lesego works to position African producers as competitive participants in global markets while creating jobs and economic opportunity in rural communities. Lesego is a Tutu Fellow and holds a Master of Science in Social Policy and Development from the London School of Economics. She is passionate about strengthening trade and investment partnerships between Africa and the world and advancing inclusive entrepreneurship across the continent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/fdedc307-b88d-4939-b39d-8b8809a19832/DSC_9709.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Corporate Leaders Program Fellows - Mimi Kalinda, United States Mimi Kalinda is a strategic communications and leadership advisor working at the intersection of narrative, influence, and global development. 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She is the author of Echoes of Influence, a book exploring storytelling as a strategic leadership tool in a complex world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/04921aeb-7c5e-4cf9-b202-4b5ca651ff19/DSC_8979.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Corporate Leaders Program Fellows - Dr. Moka Lantum, Kenya Dr. Moka Lantum is a three-time healthcare founder and systems architect dedicated to dismantling the financial barriers that delay life-saving care. As CEO of CheckUps, he is building the “financial rails” that enable banks to provide credit to the millions excluded from traditional insurance—including informal workers, those with pre-existing conditions, and the self-employed. By turning health financing into a bankable asset, Dr. Lantum is creating a credible alternative to the rigid insurance models that fail under-served communities in Africa and the United States. A physician and traditional leader with deep expertise in urgent care and health systems, he leads with a relentless focus on systemic equity. Beyond the clinic, he serves as a Coach for the Harvard Innovation Labs, guiding ventures entering the African market, and mentors Kenyan startups through the Ventures Wars program. A committed member of the Harvard Alumni network, Dr. Lantum is a visionary entrepreneur determined to rewrite the global playbook for how health is financed and delivered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/38ab2f88-a3b1-47d5-b169-eee22c63e408/DSC_9008.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Corporate Leaders Program Fellows - Eliud Muriuki, Kenya Eliud Njogu Muriuki is a technology entrepreneur and the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of E&M Technology House Ltd, a Pan-African technology company specializing in financial technology innovation, digital skills development, and startup incubation within the banking and financial services sector. With over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Eliud has led the design and implementation of large-scale digital transformation initiatives for financial institutions across Africa. 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Eliud is passionate about building Africa’s digital capacity through innovation, apprenticeship-based skills development, and technology-driven entrepreneurship, with a vision of positioning Africa as a global hub for digital innovation and financial technology excellence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/57c07247-7e59-46c5-a469-c9c212041e27/DSC_9029.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Corporate Leaders Program Fellows - Adebusola Runsewe, Nigeria Adebusola Runsewe is Co-Founder and CTO of meCash, where she leads the strategy and delivery of regulated global payment infrastructure across Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia. Her work focuses on enabling scalable, compliant cross-border payments for SMEs and platforms operating across fragmented financial systems. She brings over a decade of experience across technology, product development, and financial systems, with a track record of building digital infrastructure that supports growth and trust in complex markets. Adebusola holds an MBA from the University of Oxford Saïd Business School and an MSc in Software Systems Engineering from University College London. She is passionate about building practical financial infrastructure that expands access to global markets and strengthens sustainable business partnerships between Africa and the rest of the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/28bb2a99-9485-4b6e-98c5-65530eefce9e/DSC_9049.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Corporate Leaders Program Fellows - Zainab Salami, Nigeria Zainab Salami is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Mswitch Media, a communications and media agency that uses strategic storytelling to drive social change, shape narratives, public trust, influence behavior, and support policy adoption across West Africa. With over a decade of experience leading communication campaigns and media projects, she works with mission-driven organizations to translate complex ideas into impactful narratives. Zainab has extensive experience managing large-scale communications and media projects across education, governance, and social development She also leads Mswitch Creative Hub, nurturing and empowering youth and women with creative skills while promoting job creation within Africa’s growing creative economy. Currently pursuing an MBA at Lagos Business School, where her research focuses on business strategy, communication, and organizational leadership. She is passionate about building sustainable creative ecosystems, strengthening partnerships between the public and private sectors, and elevating African voices through authentic storytelling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/e3757f3d-9346-47d8-9eb0-dc8269dc37b2/DSC_9086.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Corporate Leaders Program Fellows - Tolulope Shodunke, Nigeria Tolulope Shodunke is the founder of Green Pastures Kiddies Foundation and a social entrepreneur working to address systemic barriers affecting children in underserved communities. She established the organization in 2006 and, for nearly two decades, has led initiatives spanning education access, child welfare, and community development, mobilizing partnerships and resources that enable children to remain in school and access critical support. Building on this experience, her work increasingly focuses on developing alternative pathways that address the structural challenges shaping children’s outcomes, including skills development, community-led solutions, and collaborative models that strengthen local support systems. Through her leadership, she brings together communities, institutions, and partners to design practical solutions that expand opportunities and pathways for children. She holds a BA in English Literature and professional certifications, including PRINCE2 Practitioner and ISO 27001. She has also completed executive learning programs, including Understanding Children’s Human Rights at the London School of Economics and Political Science. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/a0a26123-c763-4e9e-9c50-5981dba06595/DSC_9122.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Corporate Leaders Program Fellows - Fasika Teferra, Ethiopia Fasika S. Teferra is a physician-turned-entrepreneur who leads Beteseb Enterprises, a multi-sector family business in telecommunications, mobile money, digital health, and culinary innovation. Fasika oversees partnerships, growth, and market expansion, while her husband drives day-to-day operations and execution across the company’s ventures. In partnership with state-owned enterprises and key industry stakeholders, the company delivers solutions across telecom and mobile money, facilitating transactions exceeding mid six-figures USD equivalent in 2025 while driving strategic collaborations and market expansion. In digital health, Fasika applies her medical training to develop a first-of-its-kind patient engagement platform, built in-house under her leadership and now preparing for global expansion. Across food production, she bridges Ethiopian culinary traditions with modern pantry essentials, bringing heritage to contemporary markets while positioning locally inspired products for international growth. Beteseb Enterprises continues to scale its ventures and expand cross-border collaborations, generating value for partners and communities, and remains committed to forging new alliances that drive innovation and shared growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6940b899c933a2304a1dd279/65ac44c7-95ff-4ce8-a4ba-b5b8f8014d28/DSC_9132.png Articles - Introducing our 2026 Corporate Leaders Program Fellows - Rejoice Usim, Nigeria Rejoice Usim is the founder and CEO of Simkay Foods and Simkay Foundation, innovative enterprises dedicated to transforming Africa’s food systems by reducing post-harvest losses and empowering smallholder farmers through climate-smart agriculture, technology, and inclusive innovation. 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