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Meet our fellows: a group of dedicated professionals, united by their commitment to impact. Some were consultants, lawyers, or marketers — all have now dedicated their careers to addressing two of today's most pressing challenges: accelerating the protein transition and combating the tobacco industry.

We selected these fellows for their exceptional skills, experience, and determination to address these neglected issues. In April 2025, our first cohort completed their trajectory and started transitioning into high-impact roles in their respective fields.

Meet our fellows: a diverse group of 22 dedicated professionals, united by their commitment to impact. Some were consultants, lawyers, or marketeers — all have now dedicated their careers to addressing two of today's most pressing challenges: accelerating the protein transition and combating the tobacco industry.

We selected the fellows for the skills and experience they bring to these neglected issues, and their willingness to pursue a career in service of lasting impact. In April of 2025, the first cohort will finish their trajectory and be available for high-impact positions in their respective fields.

our Fellows

Tobacco Free Future

The tobacco industry still kills 8 million people each year. These fellows are working to end its harmful practices and protect public health.
Elizabeth Molloy
Henry Abbink
Jeltsje Boersma
Hosted by
Laura Graen
Hosted by
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Peter Halliwell
Wouter Nelen
Hosted by
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Food Transition

Our food system is reaching its limits. These fellows are helping drive the shift to sustainable, just, and healthy alternatives.
Kiri Campbell
Laura Picot
Mirnesa Ibisevic
Hosted by
Fern
 x
Niklas Hermes-Böhlefeld
Hosted by
Stephanie Kersten-Johnston

university fellows

Currently an exclusive program for juniors at Harvard, these fellows will spend a transformative summer working full-time with a high-impact nonprofit organization, building a career grounded in moral ambition rather than corporate success.
Alisa Zhou
Avani Rai
David An
Elisa Diop-Weyer
Emily Pallan
Finley McElhinney
Frida López Bravo
Gabriela Navarro Moynihan
Jingyuan Chen
Lidya Tadesse
Raadhay Patel
Yona Sperling-Milner

Our focus areas

At The School for Moral Ambition, we identify where talent is most needed by focusing on issues that are sizable, solvable, and sorely overlooked. These three challenges stand out as the most urgent for us to address first. Read our explainers to learn why we remain committed to tackling them in these year’s fellowships.

Food Transition

Our Food System Is Reaching Its Limits: It’s Time for a Protein Revolution
Explainers
6 min

Tobacco Free Future

Abolish the Tobacco Industry — No One Should Be Allowed to Addict and Poison Others on an Industrial Scale
Explainers
6 min

Tax Fairness

‘Tax the Rich’ Sounds Simple. Here’s How We Actually Get It Done.
Explainers
6 min

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Our Fellowships

Our fellowships support talented professionals to transition into high-impact careers. Gain hands-on experience and learn how to turn your ideals into real policy impact.

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