ALUMNI COMMUNITY
CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY
Meet our global network of changemakers and transform your ideals into action.
Let’s build a more just, equitable, and sustainable world together!
CONNECT
Build intentional networks with our global community to expand your reach and amplify impact.
GET INVOLVED
Find ways to engage with Global Citizen Year by volunteering your time, knowledge, or other resources to help our community maximize their impact.
LEARN & TAKE ACTION
Continue to strengthen your creative, collaborative and communication skills. Sign up for exclusive workshops, events, and get access to mentors, resources, and funds to further your leadership journey.
Global Changemakers
Academy, Fall '21 | New York, USA
Sandra Cai
Founder, NYU Vallue and Tapper
Sandra is deeply committed to working on education equity and social impact among the youth in collaboration with the senior generation.
Fellowship, Ecuador '12 | Atlanta, USA
Jacklyn Joy Byrd
Personal Counselor, Georgia State University
Jacklyn is passionate about increasing accessible mental health care to marginalized communities through trauma-informed, body-based psychotherapy.
Academy, Spring '21 | London, UK
Ella Obonyo
Student, Imperial College London
Ella is passionate about creating policies that guarantee healthcare services are both affordable and accessible to all.
Academy Spring '22 | Iloilo, Philippines
Ricco Victor Ruto
Student, Ateneo de Manila University
Victor is passionate about designing thematically-oriented projects that can lead to systemic and behavioral change.
Academy, Spring '22 | Ciudad del Este, Paraguay
Fiorella García
Founder, Application Journey
Fiorella is passionate about making high-quality education accessible for Latin American students.
Academy, Fall '21 | Kigali, Rwanda
Zulfawu Tahiru
Intern & Student, African Leadership University
Zulfawu is passionate about girl child empowerment and community development. Her mission is to help more girls stay in school.
Fellowship, Brazil '16 | New York City, USA
Erica Teryse Gonzales
Research Assistant, MDRC
Erica is passionate about using evidence-based policies to create just systems with equitable access to high-quality education, job opportunities, and healthcare.
1700+ Alumni, 100 Countries
UPCOMING EVENTS
Work Wonders: Working and Learning in Documentary Film.
November 29th @ 1000am (EST)
Michaela Kobsa-Mark (Senegal ’11)
Work Wonders is a monthly interactive session that highlights the various professions that Global Citizen Year alumni are involved in.
In our upcoming session, Michaela (Senegal ’11) will talk about: Her experiences as a documentary filmmaker and student, her professional journey and what’s next for her!
Leading Ideas: Gender: Two Hopes and A despair
December 2nd @ 0800 (PST)
Join us for our upcoming Leading Ideas session with gender experts Radia Hennessey and Anusha Bharadwaj.
The discussion between our speakers will be centered on each of their hopes and despairs in relation to their work.
IEP Ambassador Program
Ongoing Access
We have partnered with IEP to provide Global Citizen Year alumni with priority admittance into this course. Rethink peace with the Institute’s data-driven approach and discover how Positive Peace is associated with better performance on ecological sustainability, improved wellbeing, stronger GDP growth rates and better business outcomes.
Latest Alumni News
Prince Bashangezi / ACADEMY 21
Bringing Internet Access to His Former Refugee Camp
As a teenager, Prince lived in a refugee camp in Zimbabwe and overcame immense obstacles on his educational journey. Through the Academy, he pitched and has now created a youth IT center in his former camp.
See Prince's Story
Kristen Lee / Fellow Brazil '15
Working her Dream Job at GiveDirectly
Kristen Lee is a Senior Data Manager at GiveDirectly which allows donors to send money directly to people in poverty, with no strings attached. The unconditional cash transfers allow people to use the money however they want to, redistributing resources and agency to the people who need it most.
See Kristen's Story
Nina Possert / ACADEMY '21
Launching a Podcast on Global Gender Equality
Through the Academy, Nina from Austria developed a social impact proposal to put her feminist ideals into action. She has since produced nine podcast episodes featuring diverse global voices and is leading a team of ten volunteers.
See Nina's Story
What is the Community Hub?
The Community Hub is an exclusive platform for Global Citizen Year alumni. It is intended to continue supporting our alumni on their leadership journey beyond Global Citizen Year. The Community Hub has tools to support alumni as they explore their inner landscape and work on making the world a better place. Join here to connect with your fellow alumni across the globe.
How can I get in touch with alumni who are in a particular country/industry/class year?
The best place to go is the Community Hub! In the Alumni Directory you'll be able to search by interests, industry, location, cohort, and more! You can also visit our alumni LinkedIn Group or Facebook Group.
How do I request a letter of recommendation?
To request a letter of recommendation, login to the Community Hub. The letter of recommendation request form is under the Resources Section.