Fellows in the News
The Tanzania Women Architects for Humanity (TAWAH) for Mhaga Homes for the Elderly is a 2025 World Habitat Gold Award Winner. TAWAH was founded by Eisenhower Fellow, Victoria Marwa Heilman
(Tanzania 2016).
Mariana Villamizar (Colombia 2014) received the Civil Order of Merit from Bogotá City Council. The award highlights the efforts of citizens whose work contributes to the growth and strengthening of Colombia’s
capital city.
Rama Kayyali (Jordan 2017) was an Impact Awardee at this year’s Cartier Women’s Initiative Impact Awards Ceremony. The awards, launched in 2006, support entrepreneurs working to solve global challenges through sustainable social and environmental impact.
Amish Tripathi (India 2014) was named to the Top 20 Famous Authors of India 2025 list by HindustanMetro. Among the fastest-selling authors in Indian publishing history, his books have sold more than seven million copies and have been translated into 20 languages since 2010.
Stuart Brotman (USA 2000) has been named the first Digital Media Laureate by The Media Institute.
Aija Mayrock (USA 2024) was named to Forbes 30 under 30 media list.
Emma Miloyo (Kenya 2015) was recognized as one of 50 Influential African Women Architects by Africans Column.
Enrique Penalosa (Colombia 2001) was the recipient of the Lawrence C. Nussdorf Urban Leadership award.
Director of UN Tourism Natalia Bayona (Colombia 2020) was named to Forbes Women 50 most influential women in Latin America.
Amelia Kelly, (Ireland 2024) was named as one of Ireland’s Top 100 Most Powerful People in Tech in the Business Post.
EF Trustee and Fellow Samaila Zubairu (Nigeria 2006) and Fellow Ndidi Nweneli (Nigeria 2022) were named two of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 by New African Magazine.