Mobeen has published three photography books. His first and third books, Dharkan: The Heartbeat of a Nation and Miraas, feature portraits of iconic people of Pakistan from all walks of life. His second book, White in the Flag, is based on the lives and festivities of religious minorities in Pakistan.

He has also made two silent movies: Hellhole is a black and white short film based on the life of a sanitation worker; Lady of the Emerald Scarf is based on the life of Aziza, a carpet maker in Guilmit in Northern Pakistan.

Mobeen has exhibited in Pakistan and around the world, namely in the UK, Italy, China, Iraq, and across the U.S. and UAE; his photographs have also been displayed in well-known places such as Times Square in New York City. Mobeen is also a recipient of the Swedish Red Cross Journalism prize for his photography about the story of the FIFA World Cup football manufacturer in Sialkot.

Nomintuya's influence extends to community engagement through her role as Deputy Team Leader of the Asian Development Bank's Ger District Redevelopment project, where she improved community involvement in urban redevelopment. Her policy contributions to the Ministry of Culture have been pivotal, shaping new film policy and the "Culture Pass" program, now law, ensuring future generations of Mongolians access to culture and arts. Her curatorial expertise is showcased in her leadership of the Ulaanbaatar International Media Art Festival and the Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival. At the Arts Council of Mongolia, she initiated the Young Leaders in the Arts Program, empowering over 150 artists and fostering new cultural leaders.

Recognized among the 50 Most Influential People in Mongolia by Gereg Magazine and Forbes Mongolia's 30 under 30, Nomintuya was listed among the cultural leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos 2016 and the Annual Champions Meeting in Dalian. As a Global Shaper alumnus of the World Economic Forum, she has participated in global dialogues and contributed to the national child road safety campaign, leading to better enforcement of child seats on the road.

At Charmaghz, Ahmad draws on years of experience managing educational projects in Afghanistan to lead their efforts to provide exceptional educational services to the children who visit the libraries.

In recognition of his outstanding achievements, Ahmad was honored as a prominent figure on the esteemed "30 under 30 Literacy Leaders" list by the International Literacy Association in 2023.

He holds a bachelor's degree in Medicine. He is certified as a global Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute.

June studied for her LL.B. at Thammasat University, Bangkok, and her LL.M. at the University of Essex, UK. She is licensed to practice in Thailand and is experienced in human rights law, working with the International Commission of Jurists, the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative, and others in the field of access to justice and the rule of law in Thailand.

Despite threats from high-ranking police officers due to her advocy for Thai New Democracy Movement activists with regard to warrantless searches in 2015, she has never stopped her work.

Over the past decade, June has received numerous awards, including the Lawyers for Lawyers Award in 2017, the U.S. State Department's 2018 International Women of Courage Award, and the 2018 Franco-German Prize for Human Rights and the Rule of Law.

In 2023, June represented TLHR to receive the Albie Justice for Democracy Defenders award from the Clooney Foundation for Justice and was also named one of Asia’s Most Influential 2023 by Tatler. In 2024, June set up her nonprofit, Engage Thailand, to advance Thailand’s fight for democracy and human rights on the international level.

He is also the Managing Director of Dreamwater Enterprises Limited, a social enterprise which innovates WASH devices and products to create access to water at an affordable price for all. Shah received the internationally acclaimed Diana Award and AFS Prize for Young Global Citizens, and was recently listed on Forbes 30 Under 30 for his contribution to Bangladesh’s development sector through Footsteps. Shah has also served as Bangladesh’s Youth Representative to the United Nations and was mentored by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore on climate leadership. Shah earned his undergraduate degree in Environmental Economics and Policy from Penn State in 2018.

He subsequently launched the world’s most advanced greenfield coconut processing facility, improving the livelihoods of thousands of poor Filipino farmers through the production of high-value coconut products. Since then, Nish has spent over half a decade expanding access to affordable, quality consumer products as a private equity leader and, most recently, co-founder of the largest online-to-offline (O2O) childcare retailer in the Philippines.

Masungi Georeserve conserves and reforests about 2,700 hectares of forest. The project combines low-impact development, geotourism, and educational initiatives to foster environmental stewardship, forest protection and sustainable local development. Masungi has received numerous accolades, including being recognized as a global model for harmonious human-nature interactions at the 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress, receiving a special commendation at the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in 2018 for conservation resourcing and being awarded by the Global Water Partnership for overcoming inertia and speaking truth to power.

Ann’s innovative approach has also earned Masungi recognition from prestigious organizations such as the World Travel and Tourism Council and the UNWTO.

A National Geographic Explorer and Global Shaper with the World Economic Forum, Ann's work transcends local impact, influencing global conservation strategies. She has spoken at prominent international forums, including the World Economic Forum, COP Climate Change Conferences, and the Skoll World Forum. Her commitment to conservation and her ability to mobilize youth and community-led movements have positioned Masungi as a beacon of sustainable practices and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.

His translational research focusing on brain tumor genetics and molecular biology has led to a clinical trial for malignant glioma and discovered new methods to target metastatic brain cancer. With over 130 publications in top journals and numerous citations, he ranks among the top 2% of impactful scientists globally.

Honored as a Forbes 30 Under 30, an Arab Youth Pioneer, and one of the top 10 young scientists by Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News, he has also received the AANS Robert L. Bittner Award and the King Hussein Award for Cancer Research.

Jawad holds a BS in Biology and an MD from the American University of Beirut, with advanced training in Cancer Biology from Harvard Medical School and neuro-oncology research at Northwestern University.

A member of multiple award-winning Reuters teams, he has covered South and Southeast Asia for over 15 years. Previously a Reuters Senior Correspondent in New Delhi, he has reported from the disputed region of Kashmir, far-flung corners of India's northeast bordering Myanmar, and spent months on the ground in Sri Lanka covering the island's economic crisis and its fallout.

Devjyot attended Columbia Journalism School as a Fulbright fellow, and is a graduate of King's College London and Loyola College in India.

She is a dual-qualified international disputes lawyer who has advised on access to justice--including refugee rights--and commercial disputes, and is a certified Mediator (Cultural Fluency & Alternative Dispute Resolution). She is currently Chairperson of the Board of Justice Without Borders, a nonprofit headquartered in Washington, D.C., championing cross-border compensation claims for domestic workers in Asia.

Passionate about social innovation, Elisabetta leverages her 13+ years of experience in mindfulness to catalyze leaders’ mindset shifts to address global challenges. As a sought-after thought leader, she delivers impactful programs and workshops worldwide, inspiring leaders to harness technology and capital for good.

She is also a member of the World Economic Forum Global Shapers Community, a Fellow of Global Women Asia, and the Executive Secretary of the World Youth Leaders Union.

In this role, Kana leads the development and dissemination of IT-based tools that enhance individual's health management and protect them from irreversible health conditions. She is also a Ph.D. candidate and research fellow on the AI team for the Vaccine Confidence Project™ at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, leading initiatives that use AI-driven tools to improve health literacy among Japanese caregivers and promote vaccination uptake. Kana is also working as a co-principal investigator for a project to improve immunization coverage among the elderly in Japan. Before joining the private sector, Kana worked as a nurse in a women's gynecology ward, where she saw the devastating impact of deadly but preventable diseases. This motivated her to transition to business and public health research, focusing on integrating technology with healthcare solutions.

Kana holds a master's degree in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University in the U.S. and a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Keio University in Japan.

Heang is also a recognized advocate and strategist for the inclusion of women, minorities, and other marginalized groups as key stakeholders in addressing conflict, decision making, sustainable development, and peacebuilding. Best known for bringing people together around key issues, Heang is also a co-developer of a homegrown participatory peace research methodology known as Facilitative Listening Design (FLD), which is being implemented in various conflict and sensitive settings. Prior to joining WPM, Heang served in  various roles including Deputy Director of Anlong Veng Peace Center in Cambodia, researcher and peace process supporter in Myanmar with the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, and working on research and outreach related to the transitional justice with the Documentation Center of Cambodia. Heang holds an MA degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, in the United States.

Shaasan was hailed as 'national changemaker' by Accountability Lab in 2020, and his CEI work was recognized as one of the ‘Top 50 Global Solutions for the SDGs by the United Nations SDSN. In 2021, Shaasan was a finalist for the CIVICUS Innovation Award for ‘protecting and promoting digital civic space.’ CEI’s work was also shortlisted for the Global Pluralism Award in 2023. Pratik has been a Daayitwa National Public Service Fellow (2018), Feedback Labs Accelerator (2021), Yunus&Youth Fellow, Opportunity Collaboration Fellow (2022), a World Forum for Democracy delegate from Nepal, and a Davos50 at the World Economic Forum. He is also a Challenge Leader for MIT Solve’s 2023 Global Challenges.

Pratik has been featured by the UN, Forbes, Time, and WEF, among many others. Pratik also serves on the Advisory Council of the World Economic Forum's Global Shapers Community, supporting over 15,000 young leaders across 500 cities globally. Pratik received a BA (Hons) from the University of Nottingham and is the first Nepali to attend MIT's Data Economics and Development Policy program.

Josh previously served as the Legal Policy Manager for AI Governance in Singapore's Personal Data Protection Commission, where he helped author Singapore’s Model AI Governance Framework – later used as a blueprint for ASEAN’s Guide on AI Governance and Ethics. He has also served as an Assistant Director for legal policy in Singapore's Ministry of Law, and practiced as an international disputes lawyer.

Josh is also a changemaker in Asia’s tech-of-law ecosystem. Josh co-founded organisations like ALITA (Asia’s first legal technology industry association) and LawTech.Asia (an Asia-focused publication on law and technology). In 2023 and 2019, Josh was named by Asia Law Portal as one of Asia’s Top-30-To-Watch in legal innovation and the business of law.

Josh earned his LL.M. from Berkeley Law as a White & Case Kathryn Aguirre Worth Scholar, and was named to Berkeley Law’s 2022 Dean’s List. Outside work, Josh is a regionally renowned street dancer of 17 years, and is part of dance crews in Singapore and the Bay Area.

Additionally, Eddy currently oversees Amazon’s policy strategy and government affairs in Taiwan. Prior to Amazon, he served at Meta, where he developed the metaverse and AI ecosystems in the Asia-Pacific region. Eddy also spent five years as the Host of Youth News on Taiwan Public Television Service.

Eddy holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Journalism from National Taiwan University (NTU). He earned his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from NTU, where he was elected as the 30th President of the NTU Student Association.

Bringing over 15 years of interdisciplinary experience in government affairs, public policy, and international relations, Nyantha has advised a diverse array of clients, ranging from multinational companies and multilateral financial institutions to NGOs and philanthropic organizations. Nyantha has served on the boards of various innovative nonprofits, social impact organizations, and industry associations. He served on a voluntary advisory panel providing input towards government anti-corruption initiatives. He worked on community and stakeholder engagement efforts in conflict situations in Myanmar, and has facilitated conversations between government, the private sector, and civil society.

A Carleton College graduate and C.V. Starr Scholar, Nyantha is also an Eisenhower Fellow (2018), and received a Douglas Dillon Fellowship in his cohort, recognizing Eisenhower Fellows who combine private enterprise and public service.

He identified a critical gap in developmental support across Southeast Asia. His team revolutionized this field by digitizing traditional face-to-face developmental screenings and interventions using Al and gaming technologies, making it possible to conduct screenings and interventions anytime and anywhere without needing specialists. This innovation drastically cut costs by over 90% and alleviated the specialist shortage. TOY EIGHT's efforts have extended beyond NGOs, government officials, universities, and hospitals to change policy in Malaysia, preparing for national implementation in collaboration with the Malaysian Ministry of Health. The programs are now being adopted in Malaysian states and are set for expansion in other ASEAN countries. Passionate about providing equal developmental opportunities, Shun leverages his creativity and technical expertise to drive change and empower underprivileged children.

Hunter previously spent 7 years in the energy trading business at Glencore in New York and London, focusing mainly on infrastructure investments and trade origination. He began his career as an investment banker at Citigroup in Tokyo, where he observed energy supply chain disruptions firsthand following the Fukushima incident in 2011.

Hunter is a board member of International Student Conferences, a non-profit organization that organizes track II diplomacy initiatives among students from the U.S., Japan, Korea, and China. He is a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and was an Energy Security Fellow at SAFE and Associate Member of the Economic Club of New York.

A dual citizen of the U.S. and New Zealand, Hunter holds an AB in East Asian Studies with a secondary field in Economics from Harvard College, where he was awarded the Noma Reischauer Prize in Japanese Studies. He also studied at Keio University in Japan as a Mitsubishi Trust Yamamuro Memorial Scholar and holds an MBA and Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University.

Ufra’s work aims to support people and communities to cope up with the psychological ramifications of living in conflict zones, while advocating for justice and human rights, and building space for peacebuilding and wellbeing in the process. Additionally, she  advises on the holistic protection of the UN’s Youth Peace & Security Agenda, wellbeing-oriented approaches in peacebuilding; and is influencing policy level changes on these intersections with global forums. She has received recognition and awards internationally including from the UN Women, University of Oxford (UK), Nobel-Peace-Prize forums (USA), UN (Geneva), Swedish-Institute, Center for Peace and Nonviolence (USA), and TEDx talks. Recently, Ufra received the human rights award by the International Council of Psychologists, and the Outstanding-Service-Award by the APA Peace-Psychology division for her pioneering work in Kashmir and South Asia.

As a Co-Founder of Nation Building School, a social enterprise, Zaim addresses systemic youth unemployment by equipping young professionals with employability skills. His leadership extends to founding three nonprofits, collectively impacting over 30,000 youths.

He was honored as one of the Inspiring Young Leaders by The Edge Media in 2019 and received the prestigious Best Perdana Fellow award in 2023. His leadership acumen has been recognized through selections to various prominent programs, including Dalai Lama Fellows, Acumen Academy Fellowship, British Council Future Leaders Connect, World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers, U.S. Department of State YSEALI Professional Fellowship, and ASEAN Youth Fellowship. He is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Commonwealth Society and has contributed as a youth advisor to the Malaysian Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Zaim earned his M.S. in International Strategy and Diplomacy with Distinction from the London School of Economics and B.A. in Political Science from Monash University. A Chevening Scholar, he led Chevening Alumni Malaysia and founded the Chevening Alumni Southeast Asian Network.

She was a Director at Sri Lanka Unites, a national youth movement focused on peace building; a Member of the 30 for 2030 network hosted by UN Women Asia Pacific: Member Advisory Group and Sounding Board Member of the local leadership of CIVICUS World Alliance for Citizen Participation; Outgoing Curator of the Global Shapers Hub Colombo; Advisor at decolonising aid at Bond UK; Vice-Chair under 30 - Governance and Ethics Committee and Board Member of PMNCH hosted by WHO; Member of the Joint Youth Working Group on sexual and reproductive health rights and climate change of UNFPA; Women Deliver Alumni; and Member of the Climate Action Champions Network hosted by the U.S. State Department. She is the founder of Amplifying Impact which works with marginalised communities through informal structures.

Yera holds master’s degrees in International Economics from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and International Relations from Tsinghua University.

Born and raised in Ukraine, Ruslan moved to Beijing for high school, driven by a keen interest in Chinese culture and the country’s growing global influence following the 2008 Olympics. During his undergraduate studies, his passion for technology led him to start a venture that transformed city vehicles into interactive ads, enhancing pedestrian engagement and advanced analytics. He later worked as an independent consultant, designing apps and custom software to optimize client operations.

Ruslan holds a B.A. in Chinese Language and an MBA from Renmin University of China, with international components at the Rotterdam School of Management, EDHEC, and Hitotsubashi ICS as part of his MBA program.

After being forced to leave his country following nearly two decades of activism as a young leader for human rights and democratic ideas, Khalid joined as a Research Scholar with the Center for Governance and Markets at the University of Pittsburgh in the United States. In addition to leading AELSO for over 14 years, he also founded Silk Road Station, Afghanistan’s first online educational radio station promoting free society values. He is also one of the founders and Senior Fellows of The White Assembly, dedicated to countering extremism among Afghan youth since 2015.

Khalid is the author of The Stolen Republic and co-author of several other books. He holds a B.A. in Law and Political Science and an M.A. in Educational Management. Khalid's activism has earned him recognition with national and international awards.

Aimi also co-founded www.southeastasiawomen.org and serves as a consultant, advisory board member, and mentor for several projects on women's empowerment and digital equity in Asia Pacific. She also serves as Vice President of the Young Entrepreneurs Association of Brunei, Executive Committee member of the Brunei Cyber Security Association, and Executive Committee member of the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam.

Rhea extends her influence as a Venture Advisor for Kaya Founders and other Southeast Asia-based funds. She is recognized as a World Economic Forum Global Shaper, twice highlighted on Tatler's Gen. T Leaders list, inincluded among Singapore’s 100 Women in Tech, and sits on the Innovation Council at Walmart. Rhea is also a UN EQUALS Partner, where she champions initiatives like the Gender Equitable Investment in Tech, and is a UN Women 30 for 2030 member, providing expert advice on designing innovative solutions for digital inclusion and gender equality in the APAC region. Her profound expertise in diversity and entrepreneurship has garnered attention from government, to Fortune 500 companies, and more.

Her writing has also appeared in The New York Times, Foreign Policy, and Politico, among others. She has won awards from the Society of Publishers in Asia, the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing, the Asian American Journalists Association, and the Society of Professional Journalists. In 2024, she was part of the Journal's China team that won a citation award for covering international affairs from the Overseas Press Club of America.

Previously, Larissa was the Chief Operating Officer at HARA, a blockchain-based agritech company, where she spearheaded initiatives that provided over 33,000 farmers across 700 villages with access to working capital and crop insurance. Larissa graduated from Oxford University and was recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

Despite facing significant challenges and obstacles, Siddiqi persisted in seeking justice and ultimately succeeded in obtaining a conviction against her attacker from the Supreme Court in 2019. Since 2016 Siddiqi has been a vocal advocate for women's rights and access to justice in Pakistan. She chose to pursue criminal law and has secured justice for women across the country. She has spoken at various forums both nationally and internationally, highlighting the challenges faced by women in Pakistan and the need for reforms in the country's legal system to address gender-based violence and discrimination. Khadija received her Bachelor of Law degree from University of London. She completed her Bar-At-Law in 2019 from The Honourable Society of Lincolns Inn, London. 

Prior to Beanstalk, William held key roles in the public sector, shaping agricultural policy, resource management, climate initiatives, and Asia-Pacific relations. He has been selected by the Australian Prime Minister’s office to participate in the 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, and recognized by Asia Society Australia with the Melbourne Asia Game Changer Award for the Business Category in 2023, and by the Australian National Universitone as "40 under 40: Most Influential Asian-Australians" in 2019.

William holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics (Honors) and a Master of Philosophy in Farm Systems Analysis.

Prior to Poko, Van led marketing growth and strategy for Netflix in Southeast Asia, ANZ, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Before that, she was Case Team Leader at Bain & Co. in Singapore, focusing on Private Equity and helped set up Yale-NUS College, the first liberal arts college in Singapore. 

Outside of her professional life, Van co-founded the Institute for Women’s Innovation and Digital Livelihood in Vietnam, which has trained hundreds of women on digital skills and advocates for women's entrepreneurship.

As an LGBTI+ rights activist, his specialization has been in strategic litigation and gender recognition legislation in order to systemically improve the lives of the transgender and LGBTI+ community. Henry is the founder and Executive Director of Transgender Equality Hong Kong, a community-led charity that aims to bridge the knowledge gaps in the LGBTI+ rights movement, creating impactful campaigns, and serving transpeople who are the most disadvantaged. He has extensive experience in local and international LGBTI+ human rights work, such as the UN human rights mechanisms and large-scale community research, and is recognized for his contributions to LGBTI+ equality.

Iman's dedication to education and youth empowerment has earned him several accolades, including the Indonesian Young Leader Award (2008), the Global Changemaker Award (2010), and recognition from the UN Youth Assembly (2011). He was named in Forbes Asia's 30 Under 30 for Consumer Technology in 2017. His entrepreneurial success has been further acknowledged with the Ernst & Young Emerging Entrepreneur Award (2019) and the Social Impact Award from Credit Suisse & Tatler (2020).

In addition to education, Iman is involved in entertainment, sports, and angel investment. He recently produced the film Andragogy, which premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival and won Best International Feature at the 2024 Santa Barbara International Film Festival. He co-founded Neo Tennis Arena, Jakarta's largest indoor tennis facility. He served as an Independent Commissioner for Bali United, leading the club to consecutive championships in the Indonesia Premiere League.

Iman supports global entrepreneurs through investments and mentorship across various sectors. He holds degrees from Columbia University and Harvard University and is a lecturer at Universitas Indonesia, teaching Entrepreneurship.

Victoria has fifteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She was formerly the Advocacy and Campaigns Manager at Justice Centre Hong Kong, and Researcher at the Center for Economic and Social Rights (CESR) in Madrid and UN HABITAT in Kuwait. In 2020, Victoria became part of Voice for Social Good, an NGO Taskforce of Women Leaders in response to COVID-19. She has sat on the Membership Advisory Group of the CIVICUS Global Alliance’s Solidarity Fund and has been an advisor for the Public Interest Law Network’s Law For Change Student Competition. Victoria was an honoree in 2020 for the AmCham Women of Influence Award in 2020 and for the Tatler Gen T Leaders list in 2018. She is a mother to four children under age four.

Carolyn holds a bachelor's degree from Columbia University and served as an Entrepreneur-in-residence at Columbia’s Startup Lab, where she mentored female-founded ventures. She also earned a Master’s in Global Chinese Art and Geopolitics from the Courtauld, to bridge U.S.-Asia cultural diplomacy. She invests in contemporary diasporic Chinese designers and artists.

Carolyn supports vulnerable Asian populations, helping new ESEA immigrants in London, homebound elderly individuals in New York's Chinatown, and orphans of migrant workers across China.

Michael is a passionate advocate for the arts, education, cultural enrichment, and the eradication of global hunger. Over three generations, his family has amassed an impressive collection of art and antiques, now showcased in the Zhu Family Museum. Michael and his family have a longstanding history of supporting educational initiatives for "left-behind" children, ensuring equal access to education. He serves advisory board member for the "100 Billion Meals Challenge," an initiative founded by Tony Robbins to combat global hunger. Michael is also a member of the Young Leaders Circle at Milken Institute.

Holding dual MBAs from Columbia Business School and London Business School, Michael embodies a unique blend of business acumen, philanthropic spirit, and perceptive cross-cultural perspective, which he applies across his diverse endeavors.

Matthew is particularly drawn to emerging and frontier market investing, leading that part of Hepco's portfolio. He is heading to Wharton to sharpen his focus on emerging market (EM) investing and to build a career in this area. He is especially interested in developing markets in Africa and Asia. Matthew is a fervent believer in the transformational power of capital access and development finance as tools to facilitate economic growth in underserved regions and to strengthen diplomatic ties. He began his career in investment banking at Evercore Partners as an M&A analyst.

Matthew cares deeply about mental health philanthropy, mentorship, and foreign policy, dedicatingmuch of his free time to these areas. He is also passionate about studying and collecting Asian art. Matthew serves on the boards of One Mind, the Headstrong Project, and the David Network. Matthew is a member of the Milken Institute's Young Leaders Circle and is a Fellow of the Economic Club of New York. He graduated with Honors from Dartmouth College.