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Dani Matielo has been working in the field of technology and social change for more than 20 years – having coded, led and co-founded several initiatives that leverage the potential and reach of the internet to increase access to knowledge, social capital and civic participation. She was the leader of the Acessa São Paulo digital inclusion program, at São Paulo University‘s School of the Future lab, which had more than 600 internet points that served more than 1M users. She was also a co-founder of Repórter Brasil, with Ashoka Fellow Leonardo Sakamoto, and RedeHumanizasus, the largest online network of users of the public health system in Brazil. At Ashoka since 2011, she leads the Changemakers.com program, which leverages open social innovation and online learning to illuminate and inspire changemakers from all around the world. She has a BA in Journalism and was a PhD candidate at the IN3 - Internet Interdisciplinary Institute, of the Universitat Oberta da Catalunya, Spain.

With a degree in Global and Peace Studies, she has worked on several socio-environmental projects, such as "Composta São Paulo", and on collaborative education between different cultures and on supporting survivors of sexual violence. She is currently the Network Coordinator for Ashoka's Changemakers, promoting connections between social entrepreneurs and program opportunities, and the product director for Changemakers Challenges.

Isabela Carvalho is the Director of Knowledge at Ashoka Changemakers, where she leads the development of learning programs and knowledge dissemination strategies that help individuals and organizations strengthen their capacity to create social impact. Her current work focuses on translating Ashoka’s knowledge, frameworks, and experience into accessible and practical initiatives that support sustainable, systemic change. With over a decade of experience at Ashoka Global and Ashoka Brazil, she has designed and led projects that have engaged thousands of participants across sectors, industries, and geographies, from conception and implementation to impact measurement and reporting. 

Isa believes that everyone has the agency to contribute to meaningful change and is particularly interested in how that agency can be mobilized toward a more just and equitable world. Her previous experience includes international development with the United Nations, youth empowerment through nonprofits and social businesses, and philanthropy, giving her a broad, cross-sector perspective on social impact and the different pathways through which change can happen. 

Originally from Rio de Janeiro and based in Washington, DC, she holds a BA in Journalism from Universidade Federal Fluminense in Brazil and an MA in Communication for Social Impact from the Universidad de Valladolid in Spain. In addition to her role at Ashoka, she serves on the Board of the think tank Washington-Brazil Office (WBO), and as a guest lecturer at higher education institutions.

Héctor is the Co-Executive Director of the Ashoka Changemakers program and Co-founder of the Sport for Changemaking initiative, leading the design of global social change initiatives that engage and learn from social entrepreneurs to create a shared vision that can transform the world for the common good. He works with changemakers, partners, media and other key stakeholders towards building an Everyone a Changemaker world. 

Before Joining Ashoka in 2015, Hector worked in non-profit, manufacturing, and consulting companies across the world, including in Mexico, Romania, and the United States. An entrepreneur at heart, Hector was also leading and co-organizing social innovation initiatives such as WEF Global Shapers, MakeSense, and TEDx. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management and Arizona State University and has recently completed a certificate on Futures Studies and Speculative Design from The New School.

Rachel Fauber leads global marketing, communications and framework change at Ashoka, and previously served as the Director of Communications for the Ashoka Changemakers team. At Ashoka, we believe that by telling powerful stories and uplifting new narratives we can shift societal frameworks, transform mindsets, and inspire action for the common good. 

Rachel holds a Master’s degree in Social Enterprise from American University, a graduate certificate from Georgetown University in Social Impact Storytelling, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Towson University. Her graduate research focused on youth-led social change and participatory measurement and evaluation. Prior to joining Ashoka, Rachel worked in communications and social media marketing at the National Institute on Retirement Security and Himmelrich Public Relations, and served on the board of directors of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Washington, DC.

Arianna is Partnerships and Products Manager for Ashoka Changemakers and the Executives in Residence program. Her role involves working with partners to identify social innovators worldwide and assess their potential for Ashoka fellowship, connect them in powerful communities, and develop strategies to help them scale their impact. As part of her role, Arianna also works directly with companies to help them deepen their knowledge, expertise and experience of social innovation, and increase their social impact. 

Since moving to the UK in 2014, Arianna has founded two sustainability-related initiatives, Old Street Food Assembly and The Sustainable London Community. Before moving to London, she has lived in Milan, Berlin and San Francisco, where she has worked in the human rights field. She holds a BA in foreign languages and literature and a MA in political studies.