Announcing the 2025 Kellogg Youn Impact Scholars—Let’s hear what they have to say

Kellogg proudly announces the newest cohort of their Youn Impact Scholars, alumni and soon-to-graduate students who have demonstrated exemplary commitment and impact across social and environmental domains. The new group of ten — five “Emerging Changemakers” and five “Impact Leaders” — was chosen for their impact to date, potential to drive change and visions for the future. 

Each Kellogg Impact Scholar becomes part of an accomplished community of leaders who represent the school’s commitment to meaningful, sustainable, and global social change. Entering its 12th year, the Kellogg Youn Impact Scholars program now totals 120 scholars. The group meets in-person every other year at Kellogg to share ideas and insights and engage in conversation with current students and faculty. The next Scholars convening is scheduled for spring 2026.

We talked to this year’s newest members to understand how Kellogg has shaped and supported their impact vision — through values, classes, mentorship, clubs or other resources — and what being a consequential leader of impact means to them. 

Here’s what they have to say. 

Emerging Changemakers 

Jibikeoluwa Faborode ’25 MBA completed internships in VC and consulting and is currently a Peace Impact Advisor for PIND Foundation’s impact investment fund in Nigeria, while working on AjoCARE, a tech-driven venture for elder care solutions in Africa. Previously, she led the implementation of a $20M intervention in Nigerian states affected by the Boko-Haram/ISIS terrorism while working for the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and designed a program supporting female survivors of gender-based violence in Northern Nigeria. 

“Kellogg has been a true catalyst for my vision. Through Associate Dean Greg Hanifee’s Leadership Purpose Workshop, I articulated a purpose that now guides everything I do: to be a creative light that helps people and organizations reimagine and implement solutions for impact at scale. In the New Venture Discovery class, I found the frameworks and confidence to structure and validate AjoCARE.

“The Social Entrepreneurship Program and Levy Inspiration Grant connected me to mentorship and field experiences. Every step at Kellogg has stretched my ambition and made my vision not just bigger, but far more achievable.” 

Meghna Gaddam ’25 MD-MBA Program currently works on an initiative developing a pregnancy and postpartum support program in Chicago, ensuring that low-income pregnant individuals are connected to WIC, Medicaid benefits and postpartum care follow-ups. Previously, she successfully lobbied for Illinois legislation expanding menstrual product coverage for unhoused individuals and SNAP recipients. She has also collaborated with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, legislators and community organizations to push for policy solutions that address menstrual health, economic inequality and reproductive healthcare access.  

“The school’s commitment to sustainability aligns with my goal of creating healthcare systems that are equitable, efficient and built to last. As an MD-MBA candidate, I’ve led projects improving care for complex patients, co-founded a women’s health device startup, and advocated for menstrual equity legislation — all centered on creating lasting impact. I view sustainability as designing solutions that endure beyond individual interventions and improve outcomes at scale. The interdisciplinary, impact-driven community at Kellogg continues to shape how I lead and innovate with long-term change in mind.”

Anoop Sharma ’24 MBA previously worked on sustainability initiatives at Citibank and volunteered as India’s ambassador for the Global Youth Climate Network. Currently, at NextEra Energy Resources, he is part of a team working to add 32 GW of clean energy solutions by 2027.

“The school’s ‘high-impact, high empathy leadership’ model has profoundly shaped how I approach sustainability challenges. Through NUvention Energy and global case competitions, I learned to create space for diverse perspectives and bring clarity to complex problems. This mindset continues in my work at NextEra Energy, where I bring stakeholders together to structure renewable energy solutions that serve both business and climate goals.

“I strive to embody the school’s values to inspire action, enable inclusion and lead with humility — whether negotiating multimillion-dollar clean energy deals or teaching sustainability principles to underprivileged children.” 

Siddharth Sharma ’22 MBA is the cofounder of GreenGrahi, an agri-biotech venture that converts agricultural residues into alternative proteins, fats, bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides, addressing challenges like food waste management and protein shortages. The business has raised $4 million and built patent-pending technologies and products. Previously he worked as a consultant with ZS Associates and for his family’s IT systems integration business.

“Kellogg has been instrumental in shaping my journey as an impact-driven entrepreneur. Through the Social Impact and Sustainability division, I received early capital and support to pilot GreenGrahi’s initial concept in India — the first steps toward building a scalable solution for food waste, sustainable proteins and regenerative agriculture.

“The Zell Fellows Program provided capital for GreenGrahi and a structured environment to grow alongside like-minded entrepreneurs. I was fortunate to be mentored by incredible professors like David Chen and Carter Cast. Kellogg gave me a community, belief and launchpad to create long-term, systemic impact.”

Sanjana Sinha ’25 MBA is an associate in program strategy at the Rockefeller Foundation, where she has made significant contributions to climate initiatives such as developing an institutional strategy for carbon markets aimed at unlocking $45 million in investments for transition credits. Previously, she worked at Sattva Consulting on projects targeting social impact for young female students, senior citizens and other vulnerable populations.

“Being part of the student community at Kellogg has deepened my commitment to values-based leadership, especially as I pursue a career in the climate sector. Surrounded by peers and professors dedicated to driving change and supporting one another, I am continually inspired to lead with integrity and purpose.

“Through hands-on experiences, courses on values-based leadership and ESG and exposure to a network of changemakers, I have learned that real impact comes from aligning business skills with a clear sense of social responsibility. I am motivated to foster collaboration, champion ethical decision-making and ensure that my leadership leaves a positive legacy for both people and the planet.” 

Impact Leaders 

Allison Henry ’10 MBA is a clinical assistant professor of management and organizations and director of the Golub Capital Board Fellows Program at the Kellogg School of Management, where she won the Sidney J. Levy Teaching Award. She has also served as executive director of The People’s Music School and previously worked as a consultant for Bain & Company.

“My Kellogg journey has come full circle: from student to professor. To me, Kellogg Leaders are curious, collaborative and empathetic. I see these values in my students when they arrive, and I see them grow exponentially as they learn about governance, serve on nonprofit boards and lead strategic projects for partner organizations through the Board Fellows program.

“The most effective board members are those who ask good questions (curious), work well with others (collaborative) and connect deeply with the mission and communities served (empathetic). Kellogg promotes these qualities in its students and thus fuels the world with well-rounded, values-based leaders.”

Dominique Lee ’22 MBA is the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts and president of the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts. Through these roles, she is committed to expanding equitable access to culturally sensitive, compassionate care while championing health equity and social justice. She began her nearly 20-year career at PPLM as a health care assistant and patient services manager.

“The leadership model at Kellogg has affirmed my belief that true leadership isn’t about titles or control. It’s about building futures others can’t yet see and doing so with integrity and imagination. I lead with a deep sense of responsibility to challenge broken systems and create spaces where equity and dignity are non-negotiable. Kellogg has expanded my capacity to pair vision with action, and to stand firmly in values even when the path is uncertain.”

Zoila Jennings ’14 MBA joined the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in 2021, and currently works there as an impact investments officer. Previously, she served as senior relationship manager with the Community Developments Corporation of U.S. Bank, where she developed and executed investment initiatives to help address racial inequities, including a $25 million fund to support women of color microbusiness owners.

“One way Kellogg supported my vision was through the MBA Impact Investing Network & Training (MIINT) Competition. Winning the competition validated that impact investing can be both rigorous and values-driven. Working closely with my team was incredibly energizing — we challenged each other and collaborated deeply throughout.

“Most importantly, Tasha Seitz, our mentor, constantly emphasized the importance of trusting your instincts as an investor. That message stuck with me and gave me a lasting sense of confidence in my ability to lead with both heart and analysis. It was a powerful example of how Kellogg empowers students to drive meaningful change.”

Andrea Matsui ’16 MBA is the CEO of Generation Brasil, which is part of Generation: You Employed, an international nonprofit offering education-to-employment opportunities to thousands of people. Generation uses data-driven methodology to train and place people in thriving careers in markets that lack qualified professionals. Previously, she worked in banking and at Ambev and cofounded Alicerce, a Brazil-based education-focused social-impact group.

“Kellogg has been essential for my professional trajectory, as I decided to get an MBA with the goal of transitioning from a banking career to an impact career. Throughout the program, I took impact classes, joined impact competitions, traveled to countries to learn about different impact ecosystems, volunteered at NGOs through lab courses, and interned at an impact startup. After graduating, Kellogg also supported me through the Loan Assistance Program. I'm absolutely honored and proud to be a Kellogg alumna.”

Brandon Zeigler ’24 MBA is the chief impact officer at the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, a charitable organization that inspires giving, maximizes opportunities and strengthens communities. In this role, he invests capital to create pathways of economic mobility and positively impact community-focused health/wellness, arts and culture. Previously, he was an executive with Global Endowment Management and Walton Enterprises Inc./Walton Family Foundation.

“Kellogg provided me the space, time, and resources to explore, learn and create. Classes provided opportunities to engage in material that impacted my decision to deepen my pursuit of impactful outcomes. My classmates provided support and real-world experience that helped shape my trajectory. This experience was crucial for ideation that led me to pivot to a more hands-on approach to creating impact through multifamily investing and the development of affordable housing.” 


The Kellogg Youn Impact Scholars program is named after Andrew Youn ’06 MBA, co-founder of the One Acre Fund, a nonprofit supporting smallholder farmers in developing economies. The fund provides critical resources — financial, knowledge and network — to help farmers grow, improve and expand their crops, enhancing their livelihoods and quality of life.