Our Alumni
At Tilting Futures, the immersion program is just the beginning. You’ll graduate into a lifelong community of inspiring alumni who are at colleges and companies across the globe.
MEET OUR ALUMNI
Karina Lisboa Båsund
Norway | Senegal ‘17
“This program was my first exposure to a reality very different than my own. It was the first thing I put on my CV for development experience.”
Karina is an economist at the United Nations, advancing food security in Haiti.
Maya Foster
“Incremental change isn’t the flashiest but it’s often more powerful than you think. I believe in building systems that last!”
Maya is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Talent Strategy Analyst at Goldman Sachs
Prince Bashangezi
Democratic Republic of the Congo | Academy ‘21
“I learned how to develop a project, drive it forward, measure its success, and effectively connect others to the cause.”
Prince brought internet access to the refugee camp where he grew up by winning a grant through a Tilting Futures partner.
Ian Frank
United States | Ecuador ‘15
“To be a respectful and responsible filmmaker I often recall the potent advice: tell the stories only you can tell.”
Ian is a documentary filmmaker with work showcased at premier festivals across the United States.
Angela Busheska
North Macedonia | Academy ‘20
“This community is pure magic — it unleashed a new dimension in my life.”
Angela created the EnRoute app to fight climate change and was named to ‘Forbes 30 Under 30’ in Europe after a nomination by Tilting Futures.
Jordan Lee
United States | Ecuador ‘13
“I discovered an interest at the intersection of energy and sustainability, and it has informed everything I’ve done since.”
Jordan works at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and has consulted with governments across the world on decarbonization.
Kristen Lee
United States | Brazil ‘14
“This is my dream job. I’m motivated, inspired, and grateful. I feel this is the highest impact thing I could be doing at this time of my life.”
Kristen is a data scientist at GiveDirectly, alleviating extreme poverty through cash transfers.
Talia Katz
United States | Senegal ‘13
“This program helped me demonstrate to funding agencies that I was prepared to take on a research project in another country at such a young age.”
Talia Katz is a PhD candidate in Anthropology at John Hopkins University. Her work explores the role of art under the pressures of violence, war, and displacement.
WHERE OUR ALUMNI WORK
A powerful global community
CONNECT
Connect with a global community of changemakers through our events, monthly digest, community hub, and alumni gatherings.
INSPIRE
Join expert-led workshops, career conversations, and more. Get access to programs like Boulevard, Readocracy, and the Institute for Economics & Peace.
AMPLIFY
Bring attention to your projects. Leverage Tilting Futures’ platform to amplify your voice and impact.
ENGAGE
Join us in building a movement! Get involved as an Alumni Ambassador, moderate an event, join the conversation on social media, or make a donation.
Since 2010, we’ve run three innovative programs and operated in six different countries. Across years and programs, our alumni are united by a hopeful determination that together we can build a better future.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the virtual Academy brought together students worldwide around our signature curriculum
(2020-2022)
from Take Action Lab
Our current program, Take Action Lab focuses on human rights in South Africa
(2022-Present)
In our first decade, Fellows immersed in communities across Brazil, Ecuador, Guatemala, India, and Senegal
(2010-2020)
Join the tilt generation!
