Miller Center Lewis Family Fellowship provides a comprehensive program of mentored, field-based study and action research for juniors within the Miller Center Accelerator program alumni network of social entrepreneurs. The fellowship combines a fully funded 6-8 week summer field experience around the globe with two quarters of academically rigorous curriculum which counts toward the ELSJ requirement. It is a program of practical social justice, in the Jesuit educational tradition. This is a richly rewarding yet demanding experience, one that requires a time-intensive, nine month commitment. Each fellow will receive a support package to cover all international travel, in-country expenses, and a summer stipend.
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Submissions from 2024
Addressing Vendor Gaps through Strategic Analytics of Inkomoko’s Social Procurement Framework, Emil Chaia and Jeremy Trattler
Empowering Artisans: The Economic and Social Impact of All Across Africa on Women’s Livelihoods in East Africa, Clara Gallagher and Delaney McMillan
Biodigestor Functionality and Commercialization of Organic Fertilizer for Smallholder and Productive Farms in Kenya, Jessica Garofalo and Mia Ingram
Evaluating the Refugee Training Program at 1951 Coffee Company, Erik Keifer and Mason Davenport
Solar Sister Apprenticeship Program Evaluation, Elizabeth Pierson and Morgan Vodzak
Water and Empowerment: Developing a Vetting Profile for Jibu’s Future Franchisees in Rwanda, Julia von Gersdorff and Yael Grimaldi
Energy Access for All: Solar Empowerment with Deevabits Green Energy in Rural Kenya, Wanyu Xiang
Submissions from 2023
Measuring the Impact of Kisangas’ Biodigester, Francis Brooke and Liyara Senadheera
Synthesizing Marketing and General Recommendations for Social Enterprise Good Nature Argo, Katie Duffy, Isabela Ramirez, and Liam McBride
Addressing the Racial Wealth Divide Through Community-Led Social Change with Innovation Works, Chelsea Ebisuya and Lady Elizabeth Roy
Liberation through LIKHÁ, Melanie Eng and Jules Holland
SuitUp: Addressing Employee Retention, Satisfaction, and Scaling, Melia Furst, Lauren Jones, and Ananya Pagadala
Jibu Customer Carbon Savings in Rwanda, Lauren Kelley and Lia Kraaijvanger
Submissions from 2021
Access Afya Fellowship Portfolio, Nickie Boardman and Ryan Benavente
Emerging Farmers Initiative Portfolio, William Gagan and William Mockapetris
NUCAFE Portfolio, Sureena Mann and Nick Roland
Development in Gardening Portfolio, Maggie Menendez and Camryn Fischer
Innovation Works Baltimore Portfolio, Hannah Miller, Angel Macias, and Nat Gilmore
Oorja Development Solutions Portfolio, Catherine Ralph and Emma Sand
Sisters Blended Value Project Portfolio, Brooke Rose and Molly Flood
NemoCare Wellness Portfolio, Caitlin Toth
Submissions from 2020
KAD Africa: Trauma Management Curriculum, Jasmyn Burdsall and Nick Carson
Teaching Mental Health: Healing Trauma to Accelerate Impact at KAD Africa, Jasmyn Burdsall and Nick Carson
Koe Koe Tech Social Media Toolkit for Digital Marketing Team, Lauren Cherrey and Izzy Silber
Cycle Connect Training Update: In-Field Bicycle Training Guide, Benjamin Grundy and Katie Vanbenthuysen
Scaling Innovation Works Baltimore: A Playbook for Bridging the Racial Wealth Divide Using Social Entrepreneurship, Pearl Heumann and Alexa Williams
DIG Program Manager Digital Storytelling Resource, Julia Jenak and Bryn Pellowe
DIG Social Media Manager Guidebook: Responsibilities Guide, Julia Jenak and Bryn Pellowe
DIG Social Media Manager Guidebook: Strategy Guide, Julia Jenak and Bryn Pellowe
DIG Social Media Manager Guidebook: Style Guide, Julia Jenak and Bryn Pellowe
Smart Havens Africa: Preliminary Impact Report, DJ Lambert and Brooke VanSant
Eggpreneur Enhanced Apprenticeship Learning Experience, Erin Malcolm and Marissa Boylan
Eggpreneur Poultry Farming Workbook: Sample Modules 1-3, Erin Malcolm and Marissa Boylan
Eggpreneur Social Impact Assessment Toolkit, Erin Malcolm and Marissa Boylan
Smart Havens Africa: Business Development Report, Brooke VanSant and DJ Lambert
Submissions from 2019
Three Wheels United: Customer Journey Map Recommendations, Gavin Cosgrave and Rachael Han
Three Wheels United: Human Resources Recommendations, Gavin Cosgrave and Rachael Han
Solar Sister Partnership Training Module, Amanda Eason and Emma Hokoda
Scaling Through Partnerships: Strategy Manual for Solar Sister, Amanda Eason and Emma Hokokda
NUCAFE: Innovative Training Videos, Beshoy Eskarous, Griffin Garner, and Emily Petermann
Entrepreneurial Action: Community Enterprise Business Plans, Emily Fagundes and Nick Fazio
Igniting Entrepreneurial Initiative: A Business-Planning Curriculum for Community Enterprises, Emily Fagundes and Nick Fazio
Innovative Fundraising: Crowdfunding Implementation Guide & Evaluation, Emily Fagundes and Nick Fazio
Success in the West: All Across Africa Scales to Bolgatanga, Ghana, Andrea Feltz and Faolan Sugarman-Lash
Livelyhoods Partnership Evaluation Toolkit, Richie Garger and Skyler Kriese
NUCAFE: Training Toolkit, Griffin Garner, Emily Petermann, and Beshoy Eskarous
NUCAFE: Website Redesign Recommendations, Griffin Garner, Emily Petermann, and Beshoy Eskarous
Organizational Structure of NUCAFE, Griffin Garner, Emily Petermann, and Beshoy Eskarous
KAD Africa Playbook, Quinn Gonzales and Ali Deambrosio
Three Wheels United: Market Evaluation Guide, Rachael Han and Gavin Cosgrave
Three Wheels United: New Delhi Market Entry Strategy, Rachael Han and Gavin Cosgrave
Eggpreneur Poultry Farming Workbook: The Power of an Egg, Avery James and Lauren Serfas
Eggpreneur Poultry Farming Workshop Slides, Avery James and Lauren Serfas
Eggpreneur Training Implementation Guide, Avery James and Lauren Serfas
As a Matter of Impact: Scaling Livelyhoods, Skyler Kriese and Richie Garger
From Global to Local: Strategic Insights for IW GSBI, Avery Rissling
Summary of Curricular Adaptations for GSBI Boost, Avery Rissling
Submissions from 2018
Scaling for Success: How AAA Uganda can Effectively Accelerate its Impact., Sammi Bennett and Huda Navaid
Recommendations for PICO's Sustainable Impact, Neil Brorsen, Elizabeth Kamya, and Jenny Walsh
NUCAFE: Farmer Ownership Model Criteria, Kristi Chon and Efren Oxlaj Tambito
NUCAFE: Investor Profile, Kristi Chon and Efren Oxlaj Tambito
NUCAFE: The Farmer Ownership Model for Rural Prosperity, Kristi Chon and Efren Oxlaj Tambito
Tugende: A Vehicle Out of Poverty, Joseph Curran and Anne Hsia
Tugende: Proposal for Ongoing Social Impact Survey, Joseph Curran and Anne Hsia
VITALITE: New Training Curriculum for Professional Development, Drew Descourouez and James Wang
CareNX: Best Partnership Practices (Executive Summary), Varsha Kalavar and Jess Recchi
CareNX: Business Model Innovation (Executive Summary), Varsha Kalavar and Jess Recchi
PICO Rwanda: Analytical Report on the Accelerator Workshops, Elizabeth Namakula Kamya, Neil Brorsen, and Jenny Walsh
Farmerline Recruiting, Training, Compensating: How to Invest in Field Agent Management to Spark Network Growth and Increase Profitability, Kimberly Meunier, Erin Ronald, and Jean Baptiste Tooley
Moringa Connect: Best Practices in Field Agent Management, Kimberly Meunier, Erin Ronald, and Jean Baptiste Tooley
From Access to Acceleration for AAA: Enhancing Workforce Productivity and Improving Artisan Livelihoods With New Products and Services, Huda Navaid and Sammi Bennett
CareNX: A Partnership and Investor Sales Kit, Jess Recchi and Varsha Kalavar
Submissions from 2017
Koe Koe Tech Strategy Report: Maymay Community Champions Program (Executive Summary), Esther Bartlett
Koe Koe Tech: Nursing Training Modules, Esther Bartlett, Athena Nguyen, and Emily Alonso
Shanti Uganda: Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, Christine Cremer and Maggie May
Shanti Uganda: Social Impact Report, Christine Cremer and Maggie May
Sistema Bibolsa: Manuals, Katelyn Diggs and Julieta Perales
All Across Africa: Artisan Profile Week 6, Christina Harris and Haley Harada
All Across Africa: Artisans as Regional Economic Drivers Report, Christina Harris and Haley Harada
All Across Africa: Recommendations for Ongoing Social Impact Assessment, Christina Harris and Haley Harada
All Across Africa: Artisan Profile Week 2, Christina Vincent Harris and Haley Harada
Teach a Man to Fish: Market Development Analysis, Indy Hickman and Lauren Oliver
Nurture Africa: Transition Analysis, Grace Krueger and Will Paton
Nurture Africa: Patient Journey Map, Grace Vincent Krueger and Will Paton
Farmerline Impact Case Study: Cocoa Linked, Benjamin Lampe, Caleb Zatto, and Marisa Rudolph
Farmerline Impact Case Study: Connecting a Movement, Benjamin Lampe, Caleb Zatto, and Marisa Rudolph
Farmerline Impact Case Study: Grow-ing Empowerment, Benjamin Lampe, Caleb Zatto, and Marisa Rudolph
Farmerline Impact Case Study: The Ghanian Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Benjamin Lampe, Caleb Zatto, and Marisa Rudolph
Farmerline Impact Case Study: Tracing The Source, Benjamin Lampe, Caleb Zatto, and Marisa Rudolph
Farmerline and Beyond: Scaling Beneficiary-Focused Innovation, Ben Lampe and Marisa Rudolph
Koe Koe Tech: Maymay Impact Assessment, Athena Nguyen
Koe Koe Tech Opportunity Assessment: Health Management Information System (Executive Summary), Athena Nguyen
Sistema Bibolsa: Data Collection Process Report, Julieta Perales and Katelyn Diggs
Awaaz.De Mobile Social Impact Assessment Framework, Taylor Maya Tromburg and Nithya Vemireddy
Awaaz.De Social Impact Case Study: Pad, Nithya Vemireddy and Taylor May Tromburg
Awaaz.De Social Impact Case Study: Ambuja, Nithya Vemireddy and Taylor Maya Tromburg
Awaaz.De Social Impact Case Study: Crisil, Nithya Vemireddy and Taylor Maya Tromburg
Awaaz.De Social Impact Case Study: JJSS, Nithya Vemireddy and Taylor Maya Tromburg
Farmerline Marketing Portfolio, Caleb Zatto
Submissions from 2016
Assessment Guide and Pilot Study of Ragsutra's Social Impact, Sandhya Bodapati and Grace Matthews