Meet the 2025 Mentees & Mentors
The TLML program matches emerging leaders from a wide range of countries and disciplines with equally diverse established leaders in a focused, year-long process of conversation and collaboration designed to accelerate the development of high-potential leaders.
Presenting the Mentees, Class of 2025
This year’s cohort reflects the diversity, creativity, and resilience that the Tällberg Foundation seeks to cultivate in leaders who can address the complex global challenges of the 21st century. From entrepreneurs and activists to fintech innovators and environmental advocates, the 2025 mentees embody the courage, persistence, and values-driven leadership the world needs.
Molade Adeniyi
Nigeria; CEO of Teach for Nigeria, an organization dedicated to empowering Nigerian leadership to ensure that children receive their human rights and can reach their full potential
Iffat Zafar Aga
Pakistan; Co-founder and Chief Operations Officer of Sehat Kahani, a telemedicine startup bringing healthcare to underserved communities in Pakistan
Kidist Amedie
Ethiopia; CEO of Guaro Farms, working to reduce food loss and improve the livelihoods of farmers in Ethiopia
Lanka Bandaranayake
Sri Lanka; Founder & CEO of Lanka Cine, a filmmaker and activist committed to social change through film and media
Laila Berchane
Morocco; Co-founder of Robots & More, raising awareness of STEM education among young people in Morocco and Africa
Áurea Carolina
Brazil; Executive Director at NOSSAS, Brazil's largest civic engagement platform, and former politician advocating for gender, racial, and environmental justice
ElsaMarie D’Silva
India; Founder & Managing Director of Red Dot Foundation and creator of Safecity, using crowdsourced data to combat sexual violence in public spaces
Shana Fatina
Indonesia; Founder of Tinamitra Mandiri, leading projects in clean energy, eco-tourism, and waste management
Kingwa Kamencu
Kenya; Founder of BlackStar Media, using media and popular culture to drive social change and sustainability
Daniel Kang
Canada; CEO & Co-founder of Flowbo, a fintech company enhancing financial access for freelancers and creators
Edith Ndiwa
Kenya; Founder of Color My Dreams Africa, promoting literacy and fighting gender inequality through education
Fajer Rabia Pasha
Pakistan; Executive Director of Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education, advocating for girls' education rights
Collins Santhanasamy
Malaysia; Founder of Youth4DRR, engaging youth in global disaster risk reduction efforts
Peter Ward
Sweden; Co-founder of Enaiblers, focusing on improving health equity with affordable and accessible diagnostics for underserved communities
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Presenting the 2025 Mentors
Vishakha Desai
US/India; Asia scholar with a focus on art, culture, policy, and women's rights; Columbia University
Moneshia zu Eltz
U.S./India; Facilitator and corporate leader in tech, specializing in M&A and venture investment
Ulla-Britt Fräjdin-Hellqvist
Sweden; physics engineer and board professional
Jocelyn Goh
Singapore; entrepreneur and executive coach
Mads Schack Lindegaard
Denmark/Zimbabwe; humanitarian NGO executive
Sitawa Namwalie
Kenya; Poet, playwright and performer
Diane Osgood
US; Sustainability strategist
Marthe Reinette
The Netherlands; Human relations business executive
Eduardo Amadeo
Argentina; Economist, social innovator, rancher, and politician
Tom Cummings
The Netherlands; Leadership advisor to corporate boards and board member, Tällberg Foundation
Rana Dajani
Jordan; molecular biologist and human rights advocate
Helena Nilsson Friberg
Sweden; business leader and organizational development expert
Daniel Martinez Valle
Mexico; CEO of Grupo Proeza, investor, and sustainability advocate
Katherine Milligan
Switzerland; university lecturer, social entrepreneurship expert, systems change strategist
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