Class: 2017
Episode 17: 2017 World Fellow Rita Sciarra
Rita Sciarra grew up in Calabria in the south of Italy. She has worked in Bolivia, India, Dominican Republic, and also Haiti after the earthquake. She is a big believer in the United Nations.
More InformationEpisode 16: 2017 World Fellow Lorna Solis
Lorna Solis was born in Nicaragua, and came to the US as a refugee. She is the founder of Blue Rose Compass and Lynke. She helps refugees access university and the job market. Her work has been affected by Trump’s travel ban.
More InformationEpisode 15: 2017 World Fellow Rema Rajeshwari
Rema Rajeshwari describes her childhood in Kerala. After she graduated from police training, she served as an assault commander with the Greyhounds, an elite special force. She has used her position to champion the rights of children and women.
More InformationEpisode 14: 2017 World Fellow Jose Luis Chicoma
Jose Luis Chicoma, who served as Vice Minister of Small and Medium Industries, sets out his vision for the Peruvian economy. He discusses his work as director of a think tank in Mexico, working on issues of corruption and post-truth. He explains his interest in food security and his passion for natural wines.
More InformationEpisode 13: 2017 World Fellow Annemie Turtelboom
Annemie Turtelboom was a teacher before she was elected a Member of the Belgian Parliament. She also served as minister of Justice, Minister of Migration and Minister of the Interior. Breaking many glass ceilings, she provides advice for young women contemplating careers in politics and public service.
More InformationEpisode 12: 2017 World Fellow Taras Shevchenko
Taras Shevchenko studied law and economics in Kyiv. He was active during Ukraine’s 2014 Revolution of Dignity. He co-founded the Reanimation Package of Reforms (RPR), a coalition of reform-oriented NGOs and experts.
More InformationEpisode 11: 2017 World Fellow Abdul-Rehman Malik
Abdul-Rehman Malik reflects on the joy and inspiration he finds in Islam. He explains why some Muslims may chose the path of fundamentalism and salafism; whereas others go towards spirituality and Sufism. He also discusses the work he has been involved in to bridge cultures and divides.
More InformationEpisode 10: 2017 World Fellow Chude Jideonwo
Chude Jideonwo discusses his book: how to win elections in Africa: parallels with Donald Trump. Chude explains his interest in media and communications. Chude is setting up a new initiative to promote joy.
More InformationEpisode 9: 2017 World Fellow Ibrahim Ajami
Ibrahim Ajami is son of a Lebanese father and a Liberia mother. He spent his whole life in Liberia growing up in a country immersed in civil war. He was a medical student during the Ebola epidemic. He hopes one day to be the Minister or Health in Liberia.
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2017 Fellows wrap up time at Yale
The 2017 Yale Greenberg World Fellows concluded their four-month journey at Yale during the Closing Ceremony in Horchow Hall’s GM Room on Dec. 7, 2017. The 16 Fellows and two Associate Fellows were recognized for their contributions to the Yale community and each received a certificate. The ceremony was attended by friends and family members of the fellows, student liaisons who worked with fellows, Yale faculty and World Fellows & Jackson Institute staff. “Thank you for enriching our community,” Professor Jim Levinsohn told Fellows. “We’re a better place because you’re here,” added Levinsohn, who serves as director of the Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, home to the World Fellows Program….
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