Success Stories
Real stories from professionals who transitioned into impactful careers through our fellowship program
Aisha Patel
Global PovertyAfter 7 years in tech, I felt like I was just building features that didn't matter. The Impactful Career fellowship helped me realize I could use my skills in product management to directly help people living in extreme poverty. Now I work on digital cash transfer programs that have reached over 500,000 families.
Impact & Outcome
Transitioned from $180K tech salary to $140K at a high-impact nonprofit, feeling fulfilled every day
"The fellowship helped me see that taking a salary cut doesn't mean sacrificing career growth—I'm learning more and making real impact."
Rohan Verma
Global HealthI was advising pharma companies on profit margins while the world faced health crises. Through the fellowship, I found my calling in epidemic preparedness. I now lead strategy for vaccine development programs that could prevent the next pandemic.
Impact & Outcome
Moved from consulting to global health policy, directly influencing $2B in vaccine R&D funding
"The structured approach to career pivoting made what seemed impossible feel achievable. The mentorship was invaluable."
Priya Krishnan
Climate & EnvironmentI spent years selling products people didn't need. The fellowship opened my eyes to how marketing skills could drive behavior change for climate action. Now I lead campaigns that have influenced policy changes in 5 cities, improving air quality for millions.
Impact & Outcome
Shifted career to environmental advocacy, leading campaigns with measurable policy impact
"You don't need to start over—your existing skills are valuable in impact sectors. The fellowship showed me how to translate them."
Vikram Singh
Global DevelopmentWorking in finance felt hollow. I wanted to use my analytical skills for something meaningful. The fellowship connected me with mentors in philanthropy and helped me land a role evaluating global health programs. I now help allocate millions in grants to the most effective interventions.
Impact & Outcome
Successfully pivoted from finance to philanthropy, now evaluating $50M+ in annual grants
"The fellowship's network was game-changing. My mentor introduced me to opportunities I never would have found on my own."
Sneha Deshmukh
Human Rights & GovernanceAfter 5 years defending corporations, I wanted to use my legal expertise to protect vulnerable communities. The fellowship helped me navigate the transition to policy advocacy. I now work on land rights issues, helping indigenous communities secure legal protections.
Impact & Outcome
Transitioned from corporate law to human rights advocacy, contributing to policy changes in 3 countries
"The fellowship gave me confidence that my corporate background was an asset, not a liability, in the nonprofit sector."
Arjun Mehta
Emerging Technology & SafetyI was optimizing product recommendations when I became concerned about AI risks. The fellowship introduced me to the AI safety field and helped me pivot into research on AI alignment. Now I work on technical problems that could shape the future of humanity.
Impact & Outcome
Moved from commercial AI to AI safety research, publishing papers on crucial alignment challenges
"The fellowship opened doors to a field I didn't even know existed. The career exploration phase was incredibly eye-opening."
Featured Projects
Impactful work our fellows and alumni have contributed to
Cash Transfer Program Optimization
Redesigned the recipient selection algorithm, improving targeting accuracy by 35% and reaching 100,000 additional families in need.
Impact
100K families reached
Fellow
Aisha P.
Vaccine Distribution Strategy
Developed distribution models for COVID-19 vaccines that influenced WHO guidelines and helped vaccinate 50M people in low-income countries.
Impact
50M vaccinations enabled
Fellow
Rohan V.
Air Quality Policy Campaign
Led advocacy campaign that resulted in stricter emission standards in 5 major cities, projected to save 10,000 lives over 10 years.
Impact
10K lives saved (projected)
Fellow
Priya K.
Effective Giving Research
Conducted cost-effectiveness analysis of malaria interventions, influencing $120M in grant allocations to the most impactful programs.
Impact
$120M optimized
Fellow
Vikram S.
Indigenous Land Rights Framework
Drafted legal framework adopted by 3 governments, securing land tenure for 500,000 indigenous people.
Impact
500K people protected
Fellow
Sneha D.
AI Alignment Research
Published breakthrough paper on reward modeling that has been cited 200+ times and influenced leading AI labs' safety practices.
Impact
200+ citations
Fellow
Arjun M.
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