The Impact Project

Sheri

How to build community through art.

There is value in all art that is around us. Whether it's a work of art, a theater piece, a song, jewelry, all are in rich human life.

Sheri Osden Nault

Abe

How to address homelessness through global dialogue.

I want to be of use in ending homelessness. Not just at the local level, but to push policy at the national level, and be part of a global movement.

Abe Oudshoorn

Luke

How to think critically about the role of AI in our lives.

“I think we should say ‘What kind of society do humans want and how can we use these tools to get us there?’”

Luke Stark

Kalley

How to encourage Indigenous youth through sport.

“I think about the way coaches, teammates, my grandpa and family have changed my life and helped me out, and maybe I can pass it down to these girls.”

Kalley Armstrong

Lauren

How to advance equity in the stem cell pool.

“Regardless of your race or ethnicity, you have the potential to save someone’s life by donating stem cells.”

Lauren Sano

Demo

How adopting compassion can make a difference.

Many people struggle with lives harder than mine. I want them to know that the sky’s the limit.

Demo Kaltabanis

Tima

How a sustainable future relies on collective engagement.

“Working within diverse groups, we focus on new and original paths forward. Impact solutions come from embracing co-creation.”

Tima Bansal

Chloe

How vulnerability can normalize mental health disorders.

“I’ll have students come up and say, ‘This isn’t discussed enough.’ I can see the tears and the emotion.”

Chloe Grande

Matthew

How literature can change the world.

“When we study the humanities and create art, we’re analyzing culture, language and how we express ourselves.”

Matthew Dawkins

Sonya

How to make health care truly inclusive.

“We all need to make gender-affirming care a normal part of our work.”

Sonya Malone

Greg

How collaboration and communication build safer communities.

"It’s not just about your ability to do research, but how you communicate with people."

Greg Kopp

Marianna

How women in tech need to be seen and heard.

“I want to see women not just in leadership roles, but actively speaking at tech conferences and out in the community helping other women.”

Marianna Speranza

Ivy

How cultural identity lives through sport.

“These games are fun but they’re also a part of our identity, an expression of our people.”

Ivy Osei

Sunil

How data can support the fight for human rights.

"I teach, study and practice human rights to leave this world in a better place than I found it."

Sunil Gurmukh