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Equipping remarkable social entrepreneurs with new communications tools to strengthen their voices and extend the impact of their work.

Meet Our Fellows

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Meet the new Dial Fellows, remarkable cross-disciplinary leaders addressing old problems in bold, new ways.

Svanika Balasubramanian

Svanika Balasubramanian

Sustainability Entrepreneur

On a mission to solve the global plastic-waste problem.

Sheila Davis

Sheila Davis

Global Health Advocate

Working to make quality health care a human right for all.

Amanda Litman

Amanda Litman

Political Strategist

Changing the face of democracy by inspiring a new generation of Americans to run for office.

Tatewin Means

Tatewin Means

Human-Rights Lawyer and Community Activist

Carrying forward the legacy of her Lakota ancestors, fighting for freedom and creating healing pathways to a liberated future.

Frances Messano

Frances Messano

Education Disruptor

Reimagining public education in the U.S. by identifying, funding, and nurturing bold new ideas in education.

Marjorie Morrison

Marjorie Morrison

Mental Health Entrepreneur

On a mission to make mental health care accessible for everyone on the planet.

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OVERVIEW

At Emerson Collective, we look continuously for breakthroughs that can create new avenues of opportunity for individuals, families, and communities. But we also know that breakthroughs are only the beginning. If these breakthroughs are to spark lasting change, new stories must be told that capture the public’s imagination and lay a foundation for progress.

That’s why we built a fellowship program that provides remarkable leaders with new communications tools and resources to tell the stories of their breakthroughs, captivate new audiences, shape important public conversations, and ultimately, extend the reach and impact of their work.

While Dial Fellows are pursuing a wide-range of topics, they each share a common vision of a more just world, where opportunity is more equally distributed.


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THE ORIGIN OF “DIAL”

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