Welcome the Class of 2027 Emerging Women of Color LeadStrong Fellows
We are honored to welcome the 2027 cohort of LeadStrong Fellows, a dynamic group of emerging women of color committed to transformative leadership in their communities. Through LeaderSpring’s LeadStrong Fellowship, these fellows engage in a year-long learning community designed to strengthen their leadership skills, expand their networks, and accelerate their impact in their organizations and communities.
The participating fellows are:
Lujain Al-Saleh (she/her) – Just Transition Coordinator, Communities for a Better Environment
Rany Ath (she/her) – Senior Managing Director, East Bay Asian Youth Center (EBAYC)
Sharmi Basu (they/them) – Executive Director, Vital Arts
Etel Calles (she/her) – Community Outreach Coordinator, El Timpano
Katie Dixon (she/her) – Program Associate, San Francisco Foundation
Alexandria Downing (she/her) – Senior Manager, Financial Mentoring, MyPath
Marie Hernandez (she/her) – ICWA Case Manager, American Indian Child Resource Center
Harmit Kaur (she/hers) – Director of Operations & Outreach, Sikh Family Center
Fong Kurniadi (she/her) – Associate Director of Human Resources, San Francisco Community Health Center
Tonantzin Miranda (she/her) – Tribal Department Manager, Youth Forward
Paola Mora Paredes (she/her) – Program Services Coordinator, College of San Mateo
Gloria Ng (she/her) – Engineering Manager, AnnieCannons
Denise Riggins (she/her) – Property Supervisor, Delivering Innovation in Supportive Housing
Jessica Travenia (she/her) – Equity Analyst, Budget and Policy, Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice, Contra Costa County
These fellows are part of a vibrant community of leaders who are dedicated to creating ripple effects of change in their respective fields. We look forward to supporting their journeys and celebrating their achievements.
Learn more about the LeadStrong Fellowship: https://www.leaderspring.org/learning-communities-overview
