Aiyeshia Hudson-Wong · Liberation Journeys
co-designing learning experiences and school culture initiatives that center student voice, identity affirmation, and racial justice
Alexandra Ruiz-Olivo · Poder Capital
fintech company creating affordable financial products for Latinx small business owners
Alyson Stoner · Movement Genius
inclusive digital wellness studio providing movement classes to support mental and emotional health
Angelica Jackson · Phoenix International School of the Arts
international studies, arts education, and social innovation in rural communities
Brandon Anderson · Community Response Works
building tools and strengthening skills to help community-based crisis teams save lives
Caitrin Kennedy · unBail
app that allows defendants to access information about their specific case and ensure equitable case outcomes
Dr. César Cruz · Homies Empowerment Community High School for Our Success
model rooted in identity, civic engagement and community
Chandra Sledge Mathias · Sledge Institute
project-based learning, place-based education, global education, competency-based education, postsecondary readiness, and all-inclusive wellness
Chris Santillan · Unlocked Labs
making education more accessible in prisons by employing incarcerated software developers
David Lopez · Gritly
connecting diverse candidates to non-technical entry-level positions in high-growth industries
Devshi Mehrotra · JusticeText
video evidence management platform to ensure fairer criminal justice outcomes
Gabriel Reyes · FLi Sci
empowering first-gen/low-income high school students to pursue research careers in science
Gabriela Lopez · The Charles Roundtree Bloom Project
outdoor healing justice program for youth impacted by incarceration
Greg Harris · Meusu
career development and financial literacy
Hattie Mitchell · Crete Academy
high quality education with additional resources for low-income and homeless families
Hillary Do · Build Our Lives Together
cultivate, empower and support grassroots leaders in driving community-led change
Dr. Ijeoma Kola · Cohort Sistas
digital resources, mentorship, & community for Black women & non-binary folx pursuing doctoral degrees
Issel Masses · Sembrando Sentido
developing tech tools to make government funding practices more transparent
Jakita Thomas · Pharaoh’s Conclave
preparing the next generation of professionals in the eSports ecosystem & gaming industry
Jason Hernandez · La Tiendita
community grocery store, training facility, and support center for Latinx students and families
Dr. Jimmeka Anderson · Black Girls Film Camp
cultivating the next generation of Black girl storytellers from script to screen
Jonathan Johnson · Rooted School
a college acceptance letter in one hand and a great job offer in the other
Jonathan Santos Silva · The Liber Institute
empowering Indigenous students, families, and educators to transform schools and communities
Jordan Hankins · Southern Nevada Black Educators Initiative
increasing the number of licensed Black educators in Clark County
Joyelle Naomi · Denver Independent School
model centering the Black experience in home-based education
Julie Ciccolini · Techtivist
software for public defenders and innocence organizations to track police misconduct
HERU (Julio Rivera) · Liberate
meditation app created to support the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color community
Julius B Anthony · St. Louis Black Authors of Children's Literature
creating innovative opportunities for all children to have access to culturally responsive literacy
Kathryn Breisch · GoPursue
app empowering youth to choose and pursue their ideal careers through networking
Kimberly Neal-Brannum · Believe Schools
model rooted in leadership and socio-emotional, cultural intelligence
Kim Smith · LAUREN by Health Evolve Technologies
patient-driven engagement platform producing individualized care profiles for women
Krystal Barnett · Bridge 2 Hope
educating, empowering, and mobilizing parents to advocate for high quality education
Kuku Richards · Museum of Diversity
celebrating the diversity of cultural heritage originating from Africa via immersive technology
Lanette Dailey-Reese · Capital Experience Lab
middle-high school utilizing museum, research, and cultural learning opportunities and project-based inquiry
Larry Irvin, Jr. · Brothers Empowered to Teach
developing career pathways for men of color and school culture
Leah Hernandez · Young Authors Publishing
book publisher sharing diverse and culturally relevant literature written by and for children
Marcus Harden · Academy for Creating Excellence
designed intentionally for young males of color underserved by systems
Marshall Pollard · The Creative School
designing intergenerational connection promoting health & wealth via youth-led fresh pressed juice brand
Marvin Pierre · Eight Million Stories
provides disconnected youth with courses on getting GED and employment
Mckayla Warwick · Collective Climb
empowering BIPOC teenagers and young adults through restorative practice
Melissa Carnagey · Sex Positive Families
education and resources that help families raise sexually healthy children
Melissa Cesarano · ThinkHuman.tv
building social-emotional competencies and soft skills by leveraging streaming media
Nathaniel Taylor and Sylvia Fred · Endazhi-Nitaawiging
model rooted in Ojibwe language, culture, and values
Nicholas Okafor · trubel&co
culturally-responsive tech education platform championing youth to disrupt society for the better
Omolara Fatiregun · THRIVE!
antiracist technology used to create budgets and policies rooted in equity
Patrice Berry · AssistHub
increasing access to public assistance via tech-enabled navigation and coaching
Patrick Rodriguez · Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison
educational pathways for incarcerated and post-incarcerated individuals
Dr. Peter Watts, Jr. · Teacher Village
creating a pipeline of well-trained, supported Black male teachers
Phillip Hon · Unbound Stockton Community School
intentionally integrated 4-8th grade school focusing on diversity in 21st century society
Priya Iyer · Our Roots
culturally-reverent mental wellness education and support by and with pregnant and postpartum women, and birthing people of color who are low-income
Reuben Ogbonna · Marcy Lab School
redefining higher education by creating direct pathways to growing career fields
Ronnie Frizzell · Sacred Generations
intergenerational movement of healing dedicated to restoring Native Land and people
ShaKimberly Cooper · AES Literacy Institute
GED preparation, college enrollment, and career readiness programs for disadvantaged minority individuals
Sophie Shrand · Science with Sophie
online series and curriculum to empower the scientist in all students
Stephane Manuel · TrueFitkion
culturally responsive historical fiction comics and curricula for secondary classrooms
Taylor Toynes · For Oak Cliff
providing resources, connecting neighbors, fighting systemic oppression
Terrance Lewis · The Liberation Foundation
support and advocacy for wrongfully incarcerated Pennsylvanians
Vanessa Castañeda Gill · Social Cipher
affordable video games for children with autism to practice social skills
Vanessa Luna · ImmSchools
transforming schools into safe and welcoming spaces for undocumented students and families
Vichitra “Vichi” Jagannathan · Rural Opportunity Institute
strengthening communities with workshops on generational trauma and healing
Vicky Garalina · Inspiring Futures
improving education and mental health for youth with current and past child welfare system involvement
Veronica Benavides · Bilingual Generation
helping children with bilingualism in their bones stay connected to heritage languages and culture
Wesley Ma · HealthOpX
creating value-based relationships between community-based organizations, hospitals, and health insurers