Equipping remarkable social entrepreneurs with new communications tools to strengthen their voices and extend the impact of their work.
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Meet the new Dial Fellows, remarkable cross-disciplinary leaders addressing old problems in bold, new ways.
Svanika Balasubramanian
Sustainability Entrepreneur
On a mission to solve the global plastic-waste problem.
Amanda Litman
Political Strategist
Changing the face of democracy by inspiring a new generation of Americans to run for office.
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
Education Disruptor
Reimagining public education in the U.S. by identifying, funding, and nurturing bold new ideas in education.
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.
THE PROGRAM
SELECTION PROCESS
THE ORIGIN OF “DIAL”
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