Pooja Wagh, a 2021 MAP Mentor, has over a decade of experience in international development, program evaluation and data analysis in the private and nonprofit sectors. As the Director of Community Operations & Impact at MIT Solve, Pooja designs and oversees many of Solve’s core operations, including selecting Solver teams, implementing the Solver support program, engaging Solve’s Member community, and measuring the results of Solver teams’ work and the impact of the partnerships Solve brokers. Pooja holds a Masters in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelors in electrical engineering from MIT.

Billy Huang is a social entrepreneur developing solutions to complex social problems. He is interested in social determinants of health, particularly the intersection of housing and community health, and has engaged in both research and practice in these areas. Billy is the Director of Data Analytics and Impact at the Housing Collective, a Connecticut-based housing nonprofit, and the founder of Source Development Hub, a social impact-focused software and analysis group. He leads and consults for several groups on an ongoing basis including the New Haven Commission on Disabilities, the City of New Haven, and the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation. Billy holds Bachelor degrees in biology and history from MIT and an MBA from the Yale School of Management.

Catherine Stihler, OBE FRSE has been an international champion for openness for over 20 years. She was elected as a Member of the European Parliament for Scotland in 1999, a post she held until 2019. While serving as an MEP, Catherine was also elected as the 52nd Rector of the University of St Andrews between 2014 and 2017 and was the first elected Senior Lay Member, chairing the university governing body from 2019 to 2022. In 2018, she was awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of her service to the university and, in 2019, the Queen recognized Catherine’s public service by awarding her an OBE. Catherine spent 18 months transforming the Open Knowledge Foundation before joining Creative Commons as CEO in August 2020. In 2022, Catherine was elected to the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Shannon Hong (she/her) is a Chinese-American writer and technologist based in San Francisco, CA. As a product manager at Scale AI, she leads technical teams to design and build solutions to accelerate the development of AI applications. She serves as the strategic planning committee chair on the board of CounterPulse, an experimental performing arts nonprofit that incubates the creation of socially relevant, community-based art and culture. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with degrees in development studies and data science. Shannon finds joy in building community all around the world, having worked in SF, Paris, Beijing, Shanghai and New York. You can find her editing the Asian American lit column APIA-nionated in ANMLY magazine or making tea brewing videos.

Dr. Anzalone is the executive director of The Climate Initiative (TCI), which educates, empowers and activates youth around climate action. Prior to TCI, Jono served in disaster response and crisis management roles at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the American Red Cross. He has worked in countries around the world, including Mexico, Suriname, Liberia and Haiti. Jono has served as the advocacy chair for the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster and is currently the vice-chair of the Craft Relief Emergency Fund. He teaches economics, disaster management and leadership at universities across the country. Jono holds a bachelor’s in political science from Creighton University, a master’s in economics and a doctorate in educational leadership and higher education from the University of Nebraska. He also graduated from the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University. Jono and his husband recently moved from Panama to Maine with their goldendoodle, Penni.

Misia is an artist and digital content producer who specializes in video, audio and photography. She earned a bachelor’s in cinema & media studies and peace & justice studies from Wellesley College, with a concentration in art for social justice. Born in the U.S., Misia’s first language is Polish and she now speaks five languages. Her multicultural identity is reflected in her work and desire for international collaboration and relationship building. Misia has worked for the Polish Jazz Network, Killer Films and the Google News Initiative in Chile, France, the. U.S., and Canada. She currently works for Burness Communications, where she develops creative digital content for nonprofits. Misia enjoys hiking, cyanotype photography, cooking buttery foods and swimming in Lake Michigan.

Dr. Chad Bernstein is a husband, father of four kids, co-founder and CEO of Guitars Over Guns and a professional musician active in the evolution of the “Latin Funk” sound of Miami. Chad received a doctorate of musical arts from the University of Miami—his dissertation became the basis for Guitars Over Guns’ research-based methods. In 2015, Chad was honored as a CNN Hero for his work and has since been featured on the Steve Harvey Show and in People magazine. Most recently, Chad was selected from thousands of global changemakers as an inaugural recipient of The Elevate Prize. Chad has served multiple terms on the board of the Recording Academy, focusing on advocacy and education. He remains among South Florida’s premier Latin, jazz and funk artists, performing with the Latin Grammy-nominated band Spam Allstars and Miami-based Latin-funk band, Suénalo.

Naika Pierre is the director of global programs at the International Women’s Forum (IWF), a membership organization of over 7,500 women leaders in 33 countries advancing women’s leadership and equality. She also serves as President of the Critical Language Scholarship Alumni Society, a nonprofit that provides scholarship alumni with professional development, community engagement and language retention opportunities. Before IWF, Naika worked at the New York City Commission on Human Rights, where she assessed allegations of discrimination in employment, housing, bias-based profiling by law enforcement, and more. She holds a master’s in human rights studies from Columbia University and bachelor’s degrees in Chinese and international relations from Tufts University. Naika is based in DC and speaks Haitian Creole and Mandarin.

Jamila Harris-Morrison, MSW is an advocate for vulnerable families and communities. A lifelong Philadelphian, Jamila’s personal and professional experiences inform her belief that no one should live in poverty and that everyone deserves an opportunity to succeed. After a decade with ACHIEVEability, she was named Executive Director and leads execution of the organization’s mission, strategy and operations. To foster a healthy and thriving West Philadelphia for all, Jamila partners with diverse stakeholders across sectors to achieve this vision. Key strategies include strengthening families, preserving affordable housing, creating quality job opportunities, and revitalizing the 60th St. Commercial Corridor. Jamila holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Clark University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice. She is an avid Eagles fan, a loving sister, aunt and daughter, and an excitable line dancer. 

Angie is the project manager at DC Design, a social impact design firm that partners with social impact entrepreneurs, governments, nonprofits and companies to address complex social problems and teach them human-centered design methods. Previously, Angie worked in higher education and has more than seven years of experience leading community service projects in the areas of homelessness, youth empowerment, and interfaith and political cooperation. She has a Bachelor’s degree in NGO’s and Social Change and Social Sciences with an emphasis in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Entrepreneurship from the University of Southern California. She is passionate about using technology and design to create workplaces and communities where joy, authenticity, and creativity are celebrated and where everyone has access to what they need to flourish.

The Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center educates and advocates for peace, challenges unjust local, national and global systems, and promotes the creation of a nonviolent society. IJPC is supported by faith-based organizations and individuals who work together to educate around justice issues, take collaborative action and do public witness. We address local, national and international concerns focusing on the death penalty, immigration, human trafficking and peace and nonviolence.

Megan McClendon lives to challenge the status quo. As the Lead of Innovation at Stoked, she guides others in exploring new ideas, concepts and futures while creating boundary-pushing experiences. Previously, she led work for government, for-profit and nonprofit agencies focused on innovation for positive social impact through equity-centered design. Her work includes a design project for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s “Reinvent the Toilet” Challenge, reimagining the test ride for Trek Bicycles’ retail experience and designing exhibits for Chicago’s Harold Washington Public Library. Megan graduated from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design and studied service and systems innovation at Illinois Institute of Technology’s Institute of Design. Outside of work, her interests include art, baking, female entrepreneurship and being a dog mom.