Aida Bekele has international and cross-sector experience with organizations that tackle social exclusion. Her work in civil society includes advising and funding start-ups focused on social change. At a large, global foundation, she designed and supported educational programs to improve access and opportunities for disadvantaged youth. She also previously worked to foster partnerships and drive support for urban educational reform. Aida’s current research interests are at the nexus of inequality, power, and social innovation. Aida graduated with honors from Harvard University and Harvard Law School, and with distinction from the University of Cambridge.

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