Leadership Collective 2024
Embracing Conservation
The Leadership Collective 2024 is currently cultivating a new generation of conservation leaders. This groundbreaking program transcends borders and conventional learning, offering a transformative journey through India, a land teeming with diverse ecosystems, rich cultural heritage, and over 1.3 billion people.
This year’s cohort of 26 participants hails from seven different countries: India, South Africa, Tanzania, Madagascar, the United States, Lebanon, and Nepal. Inspired by the success story of India’s Bengal Tiger population, these participants are delving into the complexities of conservation. Through a dynamic blend of virtual engagement and immersive travel, they are gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle environmental challenges head-on.
2024 Learner Profiles
Ritika, a 12th standard student at Kendriya Vidyalaya in Delhi, is passionate about traveling, exploring new places, and meeting people from different cultures. She is excited to be an active participant in the Leadership Collective, where she hopes to learn about conservation and contribute to group learning.
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Nisha is a 12th grade soccer player and workshop facilitator. She is sociable and enjoys exploring new places.
YUWA School
Aisha from Morogoro is a recent A-level graduate who loves learning and having fun with friends. She is passionate about nature for its representation of reality.
SEGA School
Thomas from the United States is a senior at Natrona County High School aspiring to be a lawyer. He runs cross country and loves cooking and trying new foods.
Natrona County High School
Pratik, a 12th-grade student, is passionate about nature, arts, sports, and games. He enjoys watching the Premier League, drawing anime, and is open to new experiences.
Naaya Aayam Multi-Disciplinary Institute
Ishika Gupta from India is pursuing a BSc in Medical. She is skilled at making new connections and is always welcoming.
Dronacharya Government College
Rebecca Raphasha from Alexandra, South Africa, is a coach with Grassroot Soccer. She is passionate about learning and teaching, hoping to become a teacher one day.
East Bank high School
Nathaniel from the US is a rising junior at Marblehead High, interested in film and literature.
Marblehead High School
Sukriti from Himachal Pradesh, India, is pursuing a Diploma in Software Engineering in Pune. She loves traveling, exploring nature, and dancing, and looks forward to making new connections and experiencing various cultures.
Zephaniah is a compassionate and introspective person with a love for poetry. He is an old soul who loves experiencing new things.
Khoumbaré, a Mauritanian-American born and raised in Philadelphia, loves art and nature. They value kind, reflective, and open-minded people, along with good food and vibes.
George Washington Carver High School
Adoniaina is a student at the National Institue of Accounting Sciences and Business Administration of Madagascar. She is an enthusiastic and dedicated traveller.
Institut Supérieur en Sciences Comptables et Administration d’Entreprise
Emmanuella, is a rising junior in high school from California. She is interested in dance, drawing, and singing, and looks forward to exploring Indian culture, food, and history.
Eastside College Preparatory School
Isabel is a rising high school senior from Chicago. She is fond of ice skating, dancing, reading and arts & craft.
Whitney Young High School
Om Shinde from India is an enthusiast of nature, culture, and language, always eager to explore new places. He excels in painting and enjoys trying new cuisines.
Rajiv Gandhi Academy
Vassidy, a rising junior in high school from California, enjoys writing, basketball, and music. She is excited to learn about Indian culture, try new foods, and explore new places.
Eastside College Preparatory
Pavithra, from India, has just completed 12th grade and is set to join college. An avid reader of various genres, she enjoys playing basketball and football, singing, and playing chess for its complexity. Pavithra has high team spirit and loves socializing in large crowds.
The Samhita Academy
Luke Benjamin, a 16-year-old in grade 10, is a music lover and dancer. He enjoys nature, animals, exploring, and is a dedicated track and field athlete who volunteers at his church in his free time.
Beacon Hill High School
Bharti originally from Maharashtra, grew up in San Rafael and San Francisco, actively participating in high school clubs and the site council to improve her classmates’ experiences. With a GPA of 3.39 and an honor roll certificate, Bharti hopes to use her experiences to help others in her Indian community explore their potential and achieve their goals.
John O’Connell Vocational High School
Armando is a 17-year-old student about to enter his senior year of high school. He is very excited about embarking on this journey and is eager to learn new things about India. A highly creative individual, Mondo loves art and enjoys communicating and meeting new people, encouraging others to ask him any questions. He is also passionate about sports and has a fondness for all types of food.
Bronzeville Scholastic Institute
Manasa T, from Bangalore in India, has recently graduated from school and is planning to study Mathematics and Computer Science. She is interested in learning about different cultures, enjoys singing, and is excited to meet new people and try different foods.
Shree Siddaganga College
Chardane Arries, from Port Elizabeth, South Africa, is a first-year BA student in Community Development and works for the non-profit organization WAVES FOR CHANGE. She enjoys swimming, hockey, and making TikTok videos.
This year, Karimis in his final year of high school, preparing to begin a new life journey at a university in Lebanon. Known for his sense of humor, Karim loves bringing smiles to others and enjoys living life to the fullest.
Al Andalus Private School
Ashwini, from Bangalore, India, has just finished school and planning to start college soon. She loves spending time with her friends.
St. Anne’s Degree College For Women
Rami enjoys painting, drawing, music, and reading, and loves spending time with nature, family, friends, and pets. She is also athletic and curious about different cultures.