A GUIDE FOR GLOBAL ATLANTIC FELLOWS
July-December 2024
This Guide is an interim document as a new suite of offerings will be available to Fellows in early 2025.
Seven Programs
One Common Purpose: EQUITY
FOR RACIAL EQUITY
FOR EQUITY IN BRAIN HEALTH
FOR HEALTH EQUITY IN SOUTH AFRICA
FOR HEALTH EQUITY US + GLOBAL
FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUITY
FOR SOCIAL EQUITY
FOR HEALTH EQUITY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
Welcome
At the end of your in-program Fellowship year, you will join a cross-program community as the next step in your journey as an Atlantic Fellow. The Atlantic Institute’s mission is to provide the Fellows and program staff from the seven distinct but interconnected programs with the networks, architecture and resources to connect, learn and act so you can address the underlying systemic causes of inequity, locally and globally.
The Atlantic Institute is a supportive and collaborative partner for the Atlantic Fellows and the Atlantic Fellows programs. The Atlantic Fellows programs and the Atlantic Fellows have significant input into the priorities and the programming of the Atlantic Institute.
Our primary purpose is to amplify the impact of the network of Atlantic Fellows programs and to foster and support a global community of Fellows by facilitating collaboration and learning across the programs. We also connect the Fellows and programs with a broader community of leaders and organizations.
The Institute facilitates the exchange of ideas, knowledge and understanding among the Fellows themselves and Atlantic Fellows programs. We are governed by UK charities laws.
The Atlantic Institute sets out to be a leading resource for global thinking on values-based leadership and tackling inequality. It provides space and the means for collaboration across disciplines, geographies and communities.
Locally rooted and globally connected, you will be encouraged to work with others — within and beyond the Atlantic Fellowship. Atlantic Fellows are an extraordinary group of courageous, compassionate and collaborative thinkers and doers, so we hope that you will find this community inspires you and connects you with others striving for similar equityfocused solutions.
Once you have completed one of the seven Atlantic Fellows programs, the Atlantic community refers to you as a Global Atlantic Fellow. You can then access opportunities both from your local program and the Atlantic Institute. The Atlantic Institute acts as a hub for convenings and workshops to inspire you, spark courageous conversations with others, and offer opportunities to share learning, knowledge and experiences with other Fellows in pursuit of equity.
This guide outlines what we can offer you now that you have completed your program and explains why we act as a community to realize a healthier, fairer, more inclusive world.
Warmest regards,
The Atlantic Institute team
OUR COMMITMENT TO EACH OTHER
Being part of the global Atlantic Fellows community is a purposeful, values-driven endeavor that positively impacts you as Fellows and your communities. It is a gift exchange — with obligations as well as benefits — and we ask that as members of this community, you give expression to our values in the following ways:
● Show up with kindness and integrity as you connect with people who bring a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. You will be meeting people who speak other languages and see the world through a different cultural lens to yours. Fellows also bring different experiences of injustice and pain, possibly resulting from colonization, enslavement, war, displacement or structural racism.
● Despite our differences, we are connecting across diversity and root causes of inequities but also shared reimaginings and solutions for a better world. Being a member of this community can, therefore, be a space of discomfort, so we ask that you:
● Share your own perspectives with authenticity, grace and care.
● Sometimes step back and listen to others to ensure there is space for perspectives/ narratives/ stories other than your own.
● Engage in courageous conversations (including disagreement) with kindness and empathy — deconstruct but also focus on rebuilding and *(k)new solutions.
● Recognize your own privilege and power and take action to challenge the status quo and lived realities.
● Feel free to reimagine a (k)new world with others in this community.
● Be mindful of privacy, both in terms of what you share following an experience and in your use of social media, including how you share your experiences and photographing others.
● Be leaderly and respectful in the way that you honor the gift of the Atlantic community:
● Show up on time for flights, transfers and programming; and be present and respectful of each other and the convenors.
● Be generous with your time and your resources in the spirit of reciprocity.
● Be kind and gracious in the receipt of resources. It is a community of love, but the staff are not your personal travel agents or assistants!
● Share the results of your experiences as an Atlantic Fellow inside and outside of this community.
*(K)new solutions draw on longer histories, knowledge, ways of being but are also made possible by leaps in innovation to catalyze our community to (k)new thinking and action through the wisdom we collectively hold and the possibility of the unimagined.
The Atlantic Institute
OUR VISION
To harness the power, leadership and creativity of the Atlantic community, to build a flourishing ecosystem of global changemakers who connect and collaborate across borders, developing (k)new perspectives, knowledge and skills resulting in more equitable organizations, communities and nations.
OUR MISSION
We build platforms and convene the Atlantic community across programs to collaborate, reimagine and act on shared and new possibilities that address the underlying systemic causes of inequity — locally, regionally and globally.
Who we are
Having completed one of the seven Atlantic Fellowship programs, you become a Global Atlantic Fellow and join the global Atlantic Fellows program community, supported by the Atlantic Institute. We work in partnership with Atlantic Fellows programs on specific events and offerings to support your collective work to address health, racial, social and economic issues, and create positive change in your communities and beyond.
There are currently over 900 Global Atlantic Fellows, based in over 80 countries. As individuals, you are likely to have a significant positive impact on your communities but by working with other Fellows, this global community can be truly transformative.
Atlantic Fellows are changemakers from diverse geographies, backgrounds and sectors including academia, government, civil society, health, law, environment, education, the creative industries, the private sector and more. By collaborating on developing innovative solutions, social changes can occur more rapidly: successful projects, in time, can be rolled out elsewhere, with adaptations grounded in the realities of different local and regional contexts. Our strength comes from the intersection of thought leadership, creativity and passion, and hands-on work that translates intent into action. We celebrate the community’s diversity as a catalyst for shifting perspectives, seeding ideas and inspiring new possibilities.
The Atlantic Institute’s goals:
● Cultivate and strengthen the Atlantic community, providing new technologies, space and programming to expand and sustain the ability of Fellows and staff to create change.
● Foster the cross-collaboration of ideas and best practice between and across Atlantic Fellows, the seven Atlantic Fellows programs and staff.
● Amplify the influence and impact of Atlantic Fellows and draw attention to the impact and importance of their work.
● Catalyze the equity ecosystem through collaborating with values-aligned organizations and networks for collective learning, action and impact.
● Build long-term momentum for our vision.
The Atlantic Institute seeks to amplify the potential of each program and the Fellows’ work for equity, resulting in a collective groundswell of action that changes narratives, shifts policy and creates (k)new solutions for lasting systemic change.
Together, we are building a fairer, healthier and more inclusive future.
OPENNESS
Our values
The Atlantic Institute is aligned with the visions and missions of the Atlantic Fellows programs. Here are the values that guide our decisions and how we act:
We aim to be authentic, actively share, listen and be receptive, and to approach everything we do with integrity, transparency and empathy.
CARE
We seek to be intentional in our expression of care by demonstrating generosity, empathy and kindness in our interactions with others, whether we agree with them or not. We aim to support people through a genuine concern for the wellbeing of all and a recognition of our shared humanity.
CREATIVITY
We champion creativity in each other and ourselves. Through agile thinking, courageous and confident conversations, the freedom to reimagine, take risks and lean into difference, we aim to create the conditions for (k)new solutions for a better world.
RADICAL INCLUSION
SOLIDARITY
COURAGE
We aim for radical inclusion, going beyond intent to action, embracing our proximity to others and recognizing our shared humanity. We aim to listen with humility and reach out to those who stand at the margins while acting purposefully to shift power to create an equitable environment for all.
We recognize the knowledge each one of us holds; we respect the rights of others and celebrate our differences as well as our shared humanity. We commit to taking care of others, respecting, supporting, serving and lifting each other in solidarity.
Being courageous means recognizing our power and privilege; and taking action to challenge the status quo and surface lived realities. We also have to recognize when to step back and listen to others to try to ensure that there is space for diverse voices and perspectives to emerge.
CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY
The Atlantic Fellows Hub
Building a catalytic community takes many forms and is shaped by the connections that we can create, formally and informally. The Institute team seeks to create the right conditions for you to meet other Global Atlantic Fellows worldwide. The Atlantic Fellows Hub, an online portal at af-hub. org, is the first place to visit when you become a Global Atlantic Fellow. Just scan the QR code below!
SOME REASONS FOR VISITING THE ATLANTIC FELLOWS HUB
● Access the Hub to register for all the Institute’s Events .
● Connect with the other Fellows and program staff.
● Reach the Atlantic community on the Live Feed.
● Keep up to date on the latest Community News .
● Share and search for Opportunities and Jobs .
● Access services that support your work for equity in the Fellow Resources .
● Join Fellow-led Community Groups or start one of your own.
HOW TO ACCESS THE ATLANTIC FELLOWS HUB
Once you have graduated, your Atlantic Fellows program will give the Atlantic Institute your name to allow us to create your @atlanticfellows email address.
Go to gmail.com to activate your atlanticfellows.org email account.
When you first log in, you will see an email in your inbox inviting you to activate your Hub account. After that, it is simple. You can access the Hub by putting the following url in your web browser af-hub.org. There is also a downloadable “Atlantic Fellows Hub” app on Android and iOS systems.
If you experience any problems, email the Institute’s Technology Platforms Lead, Sukh Sanghera, at: s.sanghera@atlanticfellows.org.
“An Igbo word comes to mind, ‘Igwebuike,’ which means there is strength in community. And community is what the Atlantic Fellows Hub offers all Atlantic Fellows. ”
IFEANYI NSOFOR,
Global
Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity U.S.+ Global
“ I feel fortunate to be part of the Hub community where we can connect, share, learn and support each other, no matter where we are in the world. ”
RENNTA CHRISDIANA, Global Atlantic Fellow for
Health Equity in Southeast Asia
NAVIGATE THE HUB USING THE FOLLOWING TABS:
LIVE FEED
You can use the Live Feed on the Atlantic Fellows Hub to connect with the whole Atlantic Fellows program community. Use it to share photos, links or details about your upcoming events; promote interesting job opportunities, give personal updates or offer invitations to meet up with others. Other Fellows and staff can “like,” comment on and share your posts.
CONNECT
Fill in the fields of your profile on the Connect section of the Hub and learn about the other Global Atlantic Fellows through their profiles. Here you will find out how to contact other Fellows, and learn about their interests and where they live in the world. We have introduced a tagging system so you can use a keyword search to identify interests.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Fellows worldwide want to connect. This page gives you information about the Fellows’ groups that have formed around different themes and are run by Fellows and not the Atlantic Institute. Each group administrator decides who to accept into the WhatsApp groups. To have your group added to the page, contact Sukh Sanghera.
OPPORTUNITIES AND JOBS
Promote opportunities and jobs with others in the Atlantic Fellows community or go to this section to find new challenges.
Join the community Zoom sessions
INFORMATION SESSIONS
Do you want to know more about how we can support you in your work for equity? Are you curious to learn about the cross-program Atlantic community and do you want to hear from Fellows about how they work collaboratively? We hold regular calls on Zoom called Community Build Information Sessions to update Fellows about what is on offer. These are promoted in the “Events” section of the Atlantic Fellows Hub and in the “What’s On” reminders we send you!
COMMUNITY ZOOM CALLS
We also host community calls on Zoom that are based on regional or thematic interests. These strengthen the bonds between Fellows and allow for free-flowing conversations to explore possibilities and ways to engage. In times of particular distress, perhaps due to harrowing events or emergencies at home, Global Atlantic Fellows can request the Institute’s support in setting up calls that create spaces for movement-building and activism with the broader global community. Contact the Institute team if you want to know more.
THE ATLANTIC COMMUNITY CAFÉ
We offer the Atlantic Community Café as a way of meeting others from the Atlantic Fellows community. You can join the online café by going to the “Fellows Resources” section of the Hub. After signing up, you will receive an email on the first day of the month inviting you to set up a Zoom chat (or have a face-to-face meeting if you live close by) with another Fellow or program staff member. How you are paired is generated randomly, to create space for light, serendipitous conversations that could develop into closer connections, mentorships and friendships over time.
CONNECTION AND SOCIAL SPACES
The Institute hosts or co-hosts Social Spaces as convenings for Global Atlantic Fellows and program staff to enjoy themselves and get to know others in the community. They are meant to be fun to foster a sense of belonging and connection and raise the spirits — all of which helps collective work thrive. They can be in-person or virtual spaces. So far, we have enjoyed meals, exhibitions and cooking classes. We are always open to any new ideas!
Fellows’ resources
As well as the support of the Institute’s program and impact leads, we can call on a range of specialists to support you in your collective endeavors with other Global Atlantic Fellows. Groups who are working together can get in touch with the Atlantic Institute program and impact leads to discuss whether we can help you start your collaborative work together, and support you through the different stages eg., acceleration, expansion, refinement or review. For more information, click on the Hub’s “Fellows Resources” tab.
You can access:
Specialist facilitators who can ease the process of holding meetings to build trust, brainstorm ideas, identify shared interests, plan projects for impact, or consider which stakeholders to approach.
Monitoring, evaluation and learning specialists who can help you explore how to understand and capture the impact of your cross-program work for equity and embed this into your work from the outset.
Communications advisers who can help promote your activities aimed at cross-program connection and collaboration. For example, you can discuss options for photography, videography, copy-editing and design work.
Introductions to new partners — The Institute team can help broker connections with a range of local, regional and global organizations that might be useful to you and your cross-program work.
A database for facilitators, evaluators or communications services — The Institute invites you to join our database if you have skills to offer or you can use it to support your work.
Accessibility Grants A grant of up to £250 is available to meet costs that remove the barriers to participation at events hosted by the Atlantic Institute. Examples include but are not limited to the cost of data, telephone charges, childcare and self-care costs. For all other access needs (for example, sign-language interpretation), please contact a member of the Atlantic Institute team, who will be happy to assist you.
From 2020-2024, the Atlantic Institute ran a grant stream that supported the collective work of Atlantic Fellows to achieve sustainable impact in addressing global inequities. The grant stream is under review until early 2025.
The Africa Regional Initiative
The Atlantic Institute has launched the Africa Regional Initiative as a pilot to explore regional approaches to supporting Fellows’ work. Africa is lagging behind many other parts of the world in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals , which has an impact on the continent’s prospects.
The Atlantic Institute is responding to this challenge by committing additional resources for African Fellows and other Fellows working on the continent.
Our approach focuses on these pillars:
● To create more opportunities to connect and get to know other Fellows who are part of the community living or working on the African continent.
● To provide additional resources to support Fellows in Africa, particularly where there is a need for making physical space available. There is space at the Nelson Mandela Foundation building in Johannesburg if you want to host meetings or events free of charge or at a reduced rate.
● To explore and strengthen connections between Fellows from the global south and those in the African diaspora.
● To develop partnerships in Africa with key organizations and institutions.
● To develop the skills of African Fellows by hosting Africa-specific workshops and convenings that draw on the local cultures and experiences and consider regional issues, providing a greater depth of understanding. (e.g., regional integration; economic policy and participation in global financial systems; reparations; war and conflict, for example, in countries such as Sudan, or the Democratic Republic of Congo).
● To explore ways in which Fellows can use technologies such as Extended Reality. With the support of the Institute, they can then harness its potential to contribute to their work on the continent.
African Fellows or Fellows with an interest in the continent can contact our program and impact lead, Patronella Nqaba, at: p.nqaba@atlanticfellows.org
Our Oxford community
AFOX (THE AFRICA OXFORD INITIATIVE)
AfOx is a cross-university platform that aims to facilitate equitable and sustainable collaborations between researchers based at the University of Oxford and African universities. It also encourages African students to pursue postgraduate studies in Oxford. The Atlantic Institute works with AFOX to connect Global Atlantic Fellows with researchers from across Africa for and exchange of knowledge, skills and ideas, and to build enduring relationships around shared agendas.
THE SAÏD BUSINESS SCHOOL
The Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford offers degrees, executive education and bespoke leadership development programs. The Atlantic Institute works with the School to give Fellows opportunities to participate in residential and online professional development programs.
THE SKOLL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Based at the University of Oxford, the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship researches how social change happens and brings together a community of academics, students and practitioners to share expertise, creating space for conversations that spark change. Working with the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, the Atlantic Institute offers Fellows the chance to participate in a virtual learning program called Map the System. This uses systems thinking to improve our understanding of some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
OXFORD COMMUNITY ACTION (OCA)
OCA was founded in 2019 to promote community development, social inclusion and social justice for Oxford’s diverse, multi-ethnic communities. The group works on a grassroots level with community leaders to address systemic and structural inequalities, and help minority communities gain representation in civic society. OCA regularly hosts and welcomes Atlantic Fellows to Oxford. The Institute is currently collaborating with OCA to better understand Oxford’s fluid and dynamic equity ecosystem and identify the potential for additional and enhanced partnerships across the Oxfordshire community.
FUSION ARTS
Established in 1977, Fusion Arts connects artists with communities, promoting dynamic creative projects that drive social justice and celebrate diversity. The Atlantic Institute facilitates connection and collaboration with Global Atlantic Fellows, most recently with an arts collective from Indonesia that developed an immersive art exhibition exploring the themes of climate change, food security and land justice.
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS (OUP)
A department of the University of Oxford, Oxford University Press (OUP) is the largest university press in the world. The first book was printed in Oxford in 1478, with the Press officially granted the legal right to print books in 1586. The Atlantic Institute is working with OUP on the development of the “Equity Review.” This will serve to inform, educate and raise awareness of the global inequities that Atlantic Fellows and their communities are experiencing and tackling through the publication of high-quality, in-depth, peer-reviewed articles, and think pieces covering health, social, economic and racial inequities and their intersection. The Review aims to promote dialogue, discussion and debate to inform collective global efforts to shift narratives, shape policy and offer brave new ideas for tackling the root causes of inequities.
PROGRAMMING
Programming and learning
The Institute develops and supports a wide range of world-class programming open to Global Atlantic Fellows. The content designed by the Global Atlantic Fellows and program staff focuses on helping the community to connect, learn, be inspired and take action. The online and in-person convenings can be classes, workshops, convenings, labs and webinars to examine issues and topics using a global lens. We explore the three areas of our theory of change: narrative, (k)new solutions, and systems thinking and policy. We also give ongoing support to develop the leadership skills of Atlantic Fellows.
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The Global Atlantic Fellows Annual Convening
For most of you, the Global Atlantic Fellows Annual Convening convening will be your first inperson interaction with the global community. The convening aims to foster cross-program connection, cultivate a sense of belonging to the global Atlantic community, facilitate open dialogue between diverse perspectives and, in time, encourage collective action with other Fellows to address inequities. There are also opportunities for meditation, exercise, artistic expression and reflection, and access to sessions with trained psychotherapists, who are available onsite throughout the convening.
“ It was a transformative experience. It allowed me to become aware of the community to which I belong and to consolidate a spirit of networking and integration. I was able to plan new collaborations and, above all, to build new human ties. ”
ADOLFO GARCIA
Global Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health (speaking about the global convening in 2022)
“ The Institute is keen to support Fellows who want to contribute to or lead on community events. We welcome requests from Fellows who want to collaborate with us. ”
KHALIL GOGA, Atlantic Institute Associate Executive Director, Community and Programming
Fellow-led events, residencies and training
THEMATIC GATHERINGS
These gatherings are focused on a particular topic or issue and designed in response to emerging themes or interest areas within the global community. We invite applications for the gatherings by promoting them on the Hub.
FELLOWS-IN-RESIDENCE
The Fellows-in-Residence programs, based in Oxford, bring together a maximum of nine participants who work closely together for one to two weeks. After completing the residency, Fellows may also receive a certification from the relevant partners and collaborators.
WORKSHOPS, COURSES AND MASTER CLASSES
The Institute offers face-to-face and online training and skills sessions that vary in length and complexity and are often designed in response to requests from the Fellows and program staff. One example is a popular workshop we run to build skills for successful fundraising. It advises Fellows on how to write grant applications and engage with funders, nonprofit organizations and others in the philanthropy space.
LEARNING LABS
At our learning labs, Fellows can reflect with other Fellows on the work they are engaged in and explore processes they are following to find action-oriented solutions. Through these spaces for sharing experiences, we foster and cultivate best practices within the community. The learning labs can be in-person or virtual.
WEBINARS
The Institute hosts regular webinars featuring speakers from the Atlantic Fellows community or external speakers who are leaders in their field. They explore equity-related topics to explore different perspectives and possible solutions. The webinars usually include breakout sessions to give participants opportunities for a wider discussion.
FELLOW-LED EVENTS
Fellows who have connected around an issue can lead and host events on topics of interest to the community. These events can be workshops, courageous conversations or webinars. The Institute will support Fellows’ group events by promoting them to the global Atlantic community.
LEADERS-IN-RESIDENCE AND SCHOLARS-IN-RESIDENCE
Leaders-in-residence spend six months to one year with the Institute, working on strategic issues relating to the Atlantic community and/or the Atlantic Institute. The leaders-in-residence offer direction and thought leadership and, to date, have produced reports on policy-making, leadership and pedagogy.
Additionally, the Institute has appointed scholars-in-residence, intellectual leaders and cultural advisers who guide and anchor particular projects.
Our leaders- and scholars-in-residence can be drawn from the Atlantic community or are external appointments, depending on the requisite skills. New positions are promoted widely and are always posted on the Atlantic Fellows Hub.
PREVIOUS ATLANTIC INSTITUTE LEADERS-IN-RESIDENCE
Dr. Amara Enyia
PUBLIC POLICY EXPERT AND POLITICAL CONSULTANT
Tracy Jooste
GLOBAL ATLANTIC FELLOWS FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUITY AND PUBLIC POLICY PRACTITIONER
Professor Julie McLeod
PROFESSOR IN THE MELBOURNE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND PRO-VICE-CHANCELLOR (RESEARCH CAPABILITY) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
Professor Chellie Spiller
AUTHOR AND ACADEMIC WITH A FOCUS ON INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP
Wilneida Negrón
GLOBAL ATLANTIC FELLOWS FOR RACIAL EQUITY AND CONSULTANT ON PUBLIC INTEREST TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS
PREVIOUS ATLANTIC INSTITUTE SCHOLARS-IN-RESIDENCE
Dr. Max Price
FORMER VICE-CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN AND PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERT
Professor Bruce Miller
FOUNDING DIRECTOR OF THE GLOBAL BRAIN HEALTH INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO (UCSF); AND DIRECTOR, UCSF MEMORY AND AGING CENTER
EXTERNAL TRAINING PROVIDERS
THE ROCKWOOD LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
We sponsor Fellows who want to enlist on an online course with the Rockwood Leadership Institute, a U.S.-based organization known for delivering best practices and leadership development methods to nonprofit communities. The leadership training opportunities are available to Fellows and program staff throughout the year.
METAFUTURE – BECOME A FUTURIST
In partnership with Metafuture (www.metafuture.org ), we offer Fellows and program staff the opportunity to take an online course to become a futurist. Metafuture is an educational think tank that explores alternative and preferred futures and dissects the world views and myths that underlie them. We offer lifelong access to the “Become a Futurist’’ online course and the “Become a Futurist” certification from CFAR (the Center of Futures Intelligence and Research). Metafuture supports anyone who chooses the certification route with the writing process.
FELLOW CONSULTANCIES
While the Institute is not an employer of Fellows, occasionally we offer consultancy work to global community members to support us with some of our activities. Consulting agreements are always for a limited duration and any openings for such positions are promoted on the Hub.
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND THE XR LAB
Championing futures in XR
We envision a future where the landscape of social justice is revolutionized by Extended Reality (XR). XR is an umbrella term encapsulating Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR) and everything in between. Throughout history, champions of equity have leveraged traditional technologies to uplift communities and ignite ideas. Now, as we stride into a new era, we believe that the quest for equity will be invigorated and celebrated through the power of emerging technologies.
In a world increasingly dependent on virtual platforms, these digital spaces hold the potential to become sanctuaries of liberation and freedom. They can drastically reduce our environmental footprint, making the idea of global travel as the only means to build thriving communities obsolete. This digital transformation must be steered by those dedicated to creating equitable futures. Therefore, our global community must embrace not only the emerging technologies but also become leaders in this space, equipped with the networks, frameworks and resources necessary to co-create, critique and champion our futures in XR.
We are committed to providing dynamic spaces for programming, conversation and engagement around XR technologies. Our mission is to highlight the contradictions and the opportunities they present while collaborating with visionary thinkers and doers. Together, we will shape a world where technology amplifies justice and equity for all.
THE XR LAB AT RHODES HOUSE AND OTHER SPACES WORLDWIDE
The Atlantic Institute has established an intentional space in the “reimagined” Rhodes House, in Oxford, for testing, creating and expanding the boundaries of XR technology.
Known as the XR Lab, it is a place to gather and explore new technology, borrow equipment and be supported to learn how XR can strengthen your equity work. You can use spatialized platforms to connect virtually and find out how, as a global community, we can meaningfully be together when we are physically apart. The Lab will be connected to other spaces across the world that will hold technology and equipment.
Like the technology itself, our engagement in this area is emerging, so please reach out directly to the XR lead, Deepa Mann-Kler, with any ideas, questions or proposals at: deepa.mannkler@atlanticfellows.org
COMMUNICATIONS
Communications
You will receive invitations to events and convenings hosted by the Atlantic Institute to support you in your work and get to know other Atlantic Fellows and program staff worldwide. Please keep an eye on your email inbox, so you don’t miss out on these opportunities.
Although the newsletters and emails are sent to your preferred email addresses, you will need to use your @atlanticfellows.org account to access the Atlantic Fellows Hub, register for the events and other offerings offered by the Atlantic Institute.
You can also find out more about joining events by visiting the Atlantic Fellows Hub or from the regular promotions in our regular newsletters, What’s On emails or from messages to the Atlantic Institute WhatsApp group.
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NEWSLETTERS AND OTHER EMAILS
The Institute’s communications team will send you around seven emailed newsletters a year to keep you up to date with all the exciting events and news from the community. They carry a welcome message from the executive director of the Atlantic Institute, photos of Fellows and staff, information about our offerings and recordings of our workshops, podcasts and videos. You will also receive our “What’s On” email once or twice a month.
ATLANTIC FELLOWS PODCASTS
As part of the Institute’s remit to support Atlantic Fellows in connecting for collaboration and impact, dozens of podcasts have been recorded with Fellows from all seven programs in which they explain their vision, work and commitment to advancing fairer, healthier, more inclusive societies.
The podcasts include “Walking The Talk for Dementia” which follows Fellows and people living with dementia as well as neuroscientists and caregivers as they walk along the Camino de Santiago in Spain for four days. In this audio documentary, you will hear people sharing their experiences of dementia as they walk with those caring for them, with the aim of promoting cross-disciplinary treatment and support.
“Conversations on Confidence” with Professor Ian Robertson, neuroscientist and founding director of the Global Brain Health Institute and Fionnuala Sweeney of the Atlantic Institute, features Fellows from all over the world. They discuss their experiences of, and challenges with, confidence while also examining themes around equity, culture and the confidence of the collective as well as the individual.
Go to the Atlantic Fellows YouTube podcast page
ATLANTIC FELLOWS FILMS
Amplifying the voices of Atlantic Fellows and their cross-program work through film has resulted in dozens of videos from across the world. They include “Global Justice and Transformation: New Zealand and the Māori Experience (Aotearoa)”; “Walking the Talk for Dementia (Spain)”; and “The Global Leadership Convening (São Paulo),” bringing Fellows worldwide together to work on specific equity-focused themes and outcomes.
“The Induction” film is an introduction to the global community and shares the history and vision behind the Atlantic Fellows. It demonstrates a sense of mission across the seven interconnected but distinct Atlantic Fellow programs and portrays a community pursuing collective action for equity. Additionally, there are films about gatherings, such as the thematic convening in Jordan in 2019 when Global Atlantic Fellows explored the effects of displacement on health. You can watch a selection of the films on the Atlantic Fellows YouTube page and the Atlantic Fellows website.
THE ATLANTIC FELLOWS WEBSITE
The atlanticfellows.org website gives an overview of the global Atlantic Fellows program community. You can also learn about the work the Institute is doing to support Atlantic Fellows to connect and collaborate across programs for action and read about some of the equityfocused work that Fellows are working on. The website hosts blogs, podcasts and films, and an interactive map to see where every Fellow who makes up this growing global community is based. If you would like to write a piece for the website, please reach out to Fionnuala Sweeney at: f.sweeney@atlanticfellows.org. See: www.atlanticfellows.org.
PUBLICATIONS
Our key publications are available online in the Fellows’ Resources on the Hub. The “Global Community Book” is a snapshot of the people who make up the Atlantic Fellows program community. Revised every year, the book contains the short biographies of hundreds of Fellows from across the programs and all the cohorts. It also includes information about the staff working with the programs and at the Atlantic Institute, whose ongoing knowledge exchange, shared learning and activities strategically benefit the Atlantic community.
“Our Founding Story” charts the history of the fledgling Atlantic Fellows programs and the Atlantic Institute, through more than 30 interviews with its founders and shapers. The idea for the book originated in discussions among The Atlantic Philanthropies board members. They recognized that implementing the final stage of Chuck Feeney’s Giving While Living philosophy would precipitate a rare event in the philanthropic world as one of the world’s largest foundations intentionally wound down operations while ramping up its final big-bet grants. As the foreword says: “Knowing where you have come from will change and inspire your common efforts to act in community to realize a healthier, fairer, more inclusive world.”
SOCIAL MEDIA
Find out what is happening in the global Atlantic Fellows programs community by following the @AtlanticFellows highly active social media channels on X (Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.
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The Atlantic Institute Governing Board (AIGB)
CHRISTOPHER G. OECHSLI (AIGB CHAIR AND PRESIDENT)
Chris is the president, chief executive officer of The Atlantic Philanthropies (Atlantic), and chair of the Atlantic Institute Governing Board. He led Atlantic’s grant-making through its four program areas and Founding Chairman grants. His responsibilities included working with the board of The Atlantic Philanthropies to complete all of Atlantic’s active grant-making by 2016 and to include all operations by 2020. Chris has over 35 years of experience in international business, law, philanthropy and policy development in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Africa and Europe. Previously, he was counsel to U.S. Sen. Russell Feingold and worked with private law firms in the U.S. and Asia. He graduated from Occidental College in Los Angeles, and received a master’s degree in foreign affairs and a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia.
NICOLETTE NAYLOR (AIGB DEPUTY CHAIR)
Nicolette is a Pan-African feminist lawyer and senior philanthropic executive, who has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of justice, feminism and philanthropy. At the Ford Foundation, she held responsibility for directing the foundation’s strategy and team in the Southern African region and global programming on gender, racial and ethnic justice. Her work has focused on increasing resources and financial support for civil society in the global south, and she is committed to strengthening the feminist funding ecosystem for Black and Indigenous feminist movements as well as LGBTIQ+ and gender-expansive movements. She retired from the Ford Foundation in 2022 and now provides consultant support to philanthropic organizations, feminist movements, civil society organizations and academic institutions.
AIGB MEMBERS
KOFI APPENTENG
Kofi is the president of the Africa-America Institute (AAI) and has many years of domestic and international experience as a corporate lawyer, investment banker and board director. He serves on the Atlantic Institute Governing Board, the international advisory board of IE University, the Greentree Foundation board and the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) honorary council. He serves as a senior adviser to The Rock Creek Group. He previously served as board chair of the Ford Foundation, the Community Service Society of New York and ICTJ. In recognition of his work in business and philanthropy, he was named a “Great American Immigrant” by the Carnegie Corporation in 2013.
DR. ROGER GLASS
Roger became president of the China Medical Board in January 2023. His distinguished career in global health spans five decades and includes leadership roles in public service, research, capacity building, and international collaboration. Most recently, he served as the director of the Fogarty International Center and associate director for international research at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). As the longest-serving director of the Fogarty International Center (2006-2023), he led efforts to support and facilitate global health research conducted by U.S. and international investigators, building partnerships between health research institutions in the U.S. and abroad, and training the next generation of scientists to address global health needs.
PROFESSOR ARMINE ISHKANIAN
Armine is executive director of the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) program and a professor in the department of social policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She also co-convenes the Politics of Inequality research program at the LSE International Inequalities Institute. She provides institutional and strategic oversight of AFSEE to achieve its vision, mission and goals, supporting the team in building a powerful, effective program at the heart of the LSE International Inequalities Institute. She also curates the academic content of, and provides facilitation during, the Fellowship modules, ensuring a clear, cohesive learning arc within and across modules. Her work was recognized with LSE’s Excellence in Education Award 2019-2020.
DR. ELIZABETH KISS
Elizabeth became warden of Rhodes House and chief executive officer of the Rhodes Trust in 2018, the first woman to hold this position. She oversees the world’s oldest graduate scholarship, the Rhodes Scholarship, and partnership programs including the Atlantic Institute. Founded in 1903, the Rhodes Scholarships support outstanding students from around the world for graduate study at the University of Oxford. She launched the 125th Anniversary Strategic plan for the Rhodes Trust which will expand the annual number of Scholars to 125 with a wider global profile. Before Elizabeth joined the Trust, she served 12 years as president of Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, Georgia. Between 1997 and 2006, she was the founding director of Duke University’s Kenan Institute for Ethics.
KEVIN LIVERPOOL
Kevin is a Global Atlantic Fellow for Social and Economic Equity and a member of the Global Atlantic Fellows Advisory Board. He is a violence prevention practitioner with a passion for fostering men’s holistic well-being, championing gender equality and eradicating violence against women, girls and gender-diverse individuals. Based in Trinidad and Tobago, he collaborates with various local and regional civil society organizations to advocate for legislative reforms prioritizing victim safety and enforcing perpetrator accountability. As a director at the Coalition Against Domestic Violence and a member of the Alliance for State Action to End Gender-Based Violence, he plays an integral role in shaping policy and fostering societal change. His current role as a partnerships specialist at No Means No Worldwide, an international NGO committed to ending sexual and gender-based violence, allows him to further his mission on a global scale.
AMINA EVANGELISTA SWANEPOEL
Amina is Global Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in Southeast Asia and a member of the Global Atlantic Fellows Advisory Board. As a committed advocate for gender, reproductive health and human rights in the Philippines, she is the founding executive director of Roots of Health and Ugat ng Kalusugan, a local reproductive health organization. In this role, she leads a team of 40 advocates in their work to reduce unplanned pregnancies, maternal deaths and HIV incidence in the Philippines. Amina acts as a bridge between the organization’s boards in the U.S. and the Philippines. She also contributes to the Provincial Family Health Council of Palawan and the Puerto Princesa City Local Health Board. She is a member of the board of directors for the Forum for Family Planning and Development and actively participates in the Reproductive Health Advocacy Network.
The Global Atlantic Fellows Advisory Board (GFAB)
To serve a diverse community of Global Atlantic Fellows from all over the world in the best way possible, the Institute harnesses the power of Fellows’ voices and the wide range of perspectives they bring to the global community. The Global Atlantic Fellows Advisory Board (GFAB) comprises 14 Global Atlantic Fellows, two from each program, who advise the Atlantic Institute and promote and support our strategy and objectives. They also increase the Fellows’ awareness of the global Atlantic Fellows community and aim to increase Fellows’ levels of engagement with the community
THE GLOBAL ATLANTIC FELLOWS ADVISORY BOARD 2024-26
OBENEWA AMPONSAH,
Atlantic
Fellow for Racial Equity
Obenewa is a certified coach who works with leaders to clarify their purpose, find greater alignment professionally and expand the impact of their work. As a seasoned facilitator and speaker, she also works with organizations to create the right conditions for learning, collaboration, and growth.
LAURA BOOI, Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health
Laura is a social gerontologist focused on research and consulting to improve brain health, locally and globally. She offers guidance to organizations on evaluations of brain health workload models and processes and gives solutions for optimizing their team members’ brain health.
RENNTA CHRISDIANA,
Atlantic Fellow
for Health Equity in Southeast Asia
Rennta is passionate about learning and leading collaborative actions that strengthen the well-being of youth and families. Based in Indonesia, she has also led and worked with organizations and issues related to health equity, consumer protection and community development.
AMANDA FONONDA, Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in
South Africa
Amanda’s fellowship work is focused on understanding and addressing barriers to improving health outcomes that are inclusive, collaborative, shared and progressive. Previously, she worked in public health for local and international organizations but is now doing an M.Phil. in Futures Studies.
KEVIN LIVERPOOL, Atlantic Fellow for Social and
Economic Equity
Kevin is a partnerships specialist in the organization, No Means No Worldwide. He is based in Trinidad and Tobago, working with community organizations to end sexual and gender-based violence.
IVANA MERCKEL, Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in South Africa
Ivana is a human rights defender who specializes in sexual reproductive health, strategic communications and social justice. She promotes the need for more accessible, comprehensive and holistic health education with community participation.
IFEANYI NSOFOR, Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity U.S.+Global
Ifeanyi is a public health physician, behavioral researcher and global health equity advocate, whose articles are regularly published in major news outlets. He has led over 30 research projects across West Africa and is dedicated to advancing equity in the leadership of global health organizations.
TE AWA PUKETAPU, Atlantic Fellow for Social Equity
Based in New Zealand, Te Awa is looking at the next 40 years of te reo Maori revitalization in Kohanga Reo, prioritizing language concepts, sovereignty and access, and decolonizing how reo Maori is used in bilingual settings, and empowering families and community.
CAROLINE MAE “GINGER” RAMIREZ, Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity U.S.+Global
Ginger is a physician and mental health advocate, based in the Philippines. She is improving the delivery of mental health services by providing equitable policies grounded in human rights.
MAUREEN SIGUAKE,
Atlantic Fellow
for Social and Economic Equity
Maureen is a dedicated community leader. As the managing consultant of Chenga Ose Research and Consulting Services, she spearheads the provision of specialized services to nonprofit organizations and social enterprises across Southern Africa.
MICHELLE STEELE,
Atlantic Fellow for Social Equity
Michelle’s career has been dedicated to advancing outcomes for Indigenous Australians. As the chief First Nations Officer at the Paul Ramsey Foundation, one of Australia’s largest philanthropic organizations, she leads the First Nations portfolio to effect generational change through Indigenous-led initiatives.
AMINA EVANGELISTA SWANEPOEL, Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in Southeast Asia
Amina advocates for gender, reproductive health and human rights in the Philippines. She leads a team of 40 advocates to reduce unplanned pregnancies, maternal deaths and the incidence of HIV in the Philippines by confronting the deep-rooted culture of stigma and misinformation surrounding reproductive and sexual health.
DELORIS “DELA”
WILSON, Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity
Dela is the founder and managing director of Axle Impact Studio, Los Angeles, United States. It is a design and strategy studio articulating relationships of social change. She leads strategies to decolonize development efforts by redirecting capital, culture and opportunity.
YARED ZEWDE, Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health
Yared is head of neurology at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. He is focused on building new knowledge and skills in developing quality scientific evidence, creating public awareness and informing policymakers to reduce stigma and enhance the quality of life for people with dementia.
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KATHERINE BOND
katherine.bond@atlanticfellows.org
PARTNERSHIPS LEAD
Katherine builds strategic relationships with values-aligned organizations to mutually enhance knowledge, capability and impact. Previously, she was the founding director of the Cultural Institute and director of innovation at King’s College London. She also worked for the European Forum on HIV/AIDS Children and Families, the Canadian High Commission and the British Government.
TANYA CHARLES
t.charles@atlanticfellows.org
SENIOR PROGRAM AND IMPACT LEAD (FELLOW ENGAGEMENT)
Tanya leads various in-person and online programs including the Global Atlantic Fellows Annual Convening. She also provides strategic support to the Global Atlantic Fellows Advisory Board. A Global Atlantic Fellow for Social and Economic Equity, she is an African feminist with much experience of working to advance women’s rights, gender equality and social justice.
ABI DIAMOND
abi.diamond@atlanticfellows.org
ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (COMMUNICATIONS AND IMPACT)
Abi develops, implements and monitors the Atlantic Institute’s operations, financial planning, compliance and reporting. She leads the communications strategy for the Atlantic Fellows community and assesses impact. Previously, she was the managing director of a social research organization with experience of designing evaluation tools to evidence the impact of social change.
KHALIL GOGA
k.goga@atlanticfellows.org
ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (COMMUNITY AND PROGRAMMING)
Khalil leads the design and implementation of programs in support of the work of Global Atlantic Fellows and program staff and is responsible for developing a strongly connected lifelong community of action. Previously, he served as director of dialogue and advocacy at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg and was also a senior director for Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity.
MARIA JEFFERY
m.jeffery@atlanticfellows.org
COMMUNICATIONS LEAD
Maria amplifies the impact of the Atlantic community’s work in the Atlantic Institute’s publications, newsletters and other emails. She also oversees Hub content, social media and branding. Previously, she worked in the media unit of Oxfam GB; and at the University of Oxford Public Affairs Directorate. Before that, she was a television and radio reporter for many years.
DAVID MALLINSON
d.mallinson@atlanticfellows.org
TEAM COORDINATOR (CONVENINGS)
David provides logistical and coordination support for convenings and programs. He liaises with travel agents, hotels and taxi companies and other stakeholders and also assists the Atlantic Institute team with communications, platforms and data management. Previously, he worked as a primary school teacher; and was on the events team at Oxford Brookes University.
DEEPA MANN-KLER (covering parental leave)
deepa.mannkler@atlanticfellows.org XR LEAD
Deepa explores how Extended Reality (XR) can further the equity mission of Global Atlantic Fellows. She develops and commissions XR work that champions (k)new solutions and interrogates what it means to be human when digital. She is the chief executive of Neon, director of Belfast XR Festival, an executive producer at Aura Studios, a TEDx speaker, and a visiting professor at Ulster University.
DANIEL SALAZAR MURILLO
daniel.salazarmurillo@atlanticfellow DATA INSIGHT ANALYST
Daniel compiles, analyzes and protects community data to support the decisionmaking and efforts of the Global Atlantic Fellows. As a Global Atlantic Fellow for Social and Economic Equity, he is particularly interested in technology, digital rights and fiscal justice. As a former journalist and current researcher, his work projects have been linked to media literacy, corruption, tax accountability and organized crime.
MEL NASH
melanie.nash@atlanticfellows.org FINANCE COORDINATOR
Mel is the financial link between the Atlantic Institute and Rhodes Trust. She provides budgetary support to the Institute team, assists in building the Institute’s annual budget and conducts the spend analysis. Before joining the Institute, she worked in various finance roles, covering all aspects of accounting from sales/purchase ledger to monthly management accounting.
HA NGUYEN (covering parental leave)
ha.nguyen@atlanticfellows.org TEAM COORDINATOR (CONVENINGS)
Ha provides support for convenings and programs in support of the work of Global Atlantic Fellows and program staff. Originally from Viet Nam, she has six years of experience in the events and hotel industry and gained her master’s degree in international events management from Leeds Beckett University in the U.K.
PATRONELLA NQABA
p.nqaba@atlanticfellows.org PROGRAM AND IMPACT LEAD (AFRICA)
Patronella supports regional and continental efforts in Africa but is also working to provide a strongly connected, lifelong global community. Previously, she was the network director for Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity. She also held a leadership position at the Nelson Mandela Foundation, in Johannesburg, South Africa, supporting its anti-racism and democracy-building activities.
AMANDA ODUKA
amanda.oduka@atlanticfellows.org PROGRAM AND IMPACT LEAD
Amanda supports Fellows’ individual and collaborative work that addresses the root causes of inequity through designing innovative resourcing and bespoke support. She has significant experience in the international development sector, particularly in grant-making, program management, monitoring, evaluation learning and fundraising.
KIM OOI
kim.ooi@atlanticfellows.org TEAM COORDINATOR
Kim assists as the coordinator responsible for resourcing Global Atlantic Fellows, supporting their work and that of the program staff. Before joining the Institute, she worked with charitable organizations, corporations and foreign education ministries to promote the University of Oxford scholarships. She helped manage student fees, academic records and scholarship schemes.
SHANJITHA RAJASINGAM
(on parental leave)
shanjitha.rajasingam@atlanticfellows.org TEAM COORDINATOR (CONVENINGS)
Shanjitha provides support for convenings and programs in support of the work of Global Atlantic Fellows and program staff. As a Tamil Canadian, she is passionate about social change, equity and inclusion. Previously, she worked for the Catherine Donnelly Foundation in Canada, which funds and finances initiatives to tackle housing and homelessness, and provides adult education.
SUKH SANGHERA
s.sanghera@atlanticfellows.org TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS LEAD
Sukh maintains and develops the Atlantic Institute’s online platforms and services. He is also engaged in system upgrades and provides technical support and training to Fellows and staff. Previously, he provided information technology support to staff at the Rhodes Trust and worked as a systems administrator for schools and colleges in the U.K.
RICHARD SMITH
richard.smith@atlanticfellows.org XR SPECIALIST
Richard runs the XR Lab in Rhodes House, Oxford, holding technical workshops, managing the equipment loan store and using XR to create experiences that can further the Fellows’ mission to advance equity. Previously, Richard worked at the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford, spearheading the first VR equipment lending service for members.
JEMMA STRINGER
jemma.stringer@atlanticfellows.org PROGRAM AND IMPACT LEAD (INNOVATION AND SPECIAL PROJECTS)
Jemma designs and facilitates programs underpinned by critical and inclusive pedagogy to support the work of Global Atlantic Fellows and program staff. Previously, she worked with women’s organizations, in the criminal justice system, and at Oxfam where she specialized in gender justice and organizational development, capacity development and culture change through a feminist lens.
FIONNUALA SWEENEY
f.sweeney@atlanticfellows.org MULTIMEDIA EDITOR
Fionnuala provides editorial guidance to the Atlantic Institute team and produces multimedia presentations and tools for Global Atlantic Fellows to amplify their work. As a Global Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, she is interested in the care needs of people with dementia. Previously, she was an anchor with CNN International, covering stories in Europe, the Middle East and the U.S.
SALMAN USMANI
salman.usmani@atlanticfellows.org COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Salman is part of the communications team, working to amplify the impact of the Atlantic Fellows’ and the Atlantic community’s work. As a Global Atlantic Fellow for Social and Economic Equity, he is interested in media and technology policy, information architecture and narrative change. Previously, he worked in journalism, advertising and media production.
ALICE
WROE
(on parental leave)
alice.wroe@atlanticfellows.org
XR LEAD
Alice explores how emerging technology can further social equity, supporting, developing and commissioning experiences that interrogate what it means to be human when digital. Previously, she was the creative director of Magic Leap’s digital human. She has also had work commissioned by Penguin Books, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the band U2.
THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
VINCENT BATTAGLIA
executive.assistant@atlanticfellows.org
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Vincent coordinates the executive director’s diary and manages communications on their behalf. He supports the Atlantic Institute Governing Board, program directors and the Global Atlantic Fellows Advisory Board. He also organizes Atlantic Institute property bookings. Previously, he worked as a personal assistant supporting high-profile individuals.
Atlantic Institute policies
DATA AND PRIVACY
Our goal is to build a community in which members can connect with each other, sharing ideas, aspirations, resources, networks, experiences, and projects. To achieve this, the Atlantic Institute analyzes, uses and protects information for the programs and Fellows. Our approach is opposed to the global and historical context of personal information appropriation; we regard any personal data that individuals choose to share with us as a gift. We are committed to using it only to serve that individual, our community and our mission. The information that you share with us as Fellows is protected by the U.K. Data Protection Act 2018 and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679). This protection is based on the Atlantic Institute’s legitimate interests in providing Atlantic Fellows and program staff with the networks, architecture and resources to connect, learn and act against the underlying systemic causes of inequality, locally and globally. Furthermore, we take great care to ensure that the information reflects the ethical vision, inclusion, equity and respect that define our community.
At the Atlantic Institute, we do not sell any data to third-party organizations or process data for automated decision-making purposes. To learn more about your rights, how we use data, and when we share it, please refer to our privacy policy. You can access it through the Atlantic Fellows Hub here: af-hub.org/page/privacy-policy.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Daniel Salazar at: daniel.salazarmurillo@atlanticfellows.org
THE TRAVEL POLICY
You will find the Institute’s latest Travel and Travel Expenses Policy on the Atlantic Fellows Hub at af-hub.org/page/travel-policy. The policy covers the rules and procedures for ensuring the authorization of travel plans, processes around the bookings and travel expenses associated with Atlantic Institute business. All Fellows and program staff traveling on Atlantic Institute business are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the policy.
OUR ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY
The Institute’s Anti-Harassment and Bullying Policy is also on the Atlantic Fellows Hub at af-hub.org/page/Anti-Harassment-Bullying-Policy. This policy explains the measures that the Atlantic Institute will take to provide an environment that is free from bullying and harassment.
The Rhodes Trust
The Atlantic Institute is hosted by the Rhodes Trust in Oxford in the United Kingdom. The Rhodes Trust, based at the University of Oxford, brings together and develops exceptional people from all over the world and all fields of study, who are impatient with the way things are and have the courage to act. To find out more, go to: www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk .
The Rhodes Trust and Harris Manchester College have also introduced Oxford Next Horizons, a sixmonth experience for mid- to late-career participants in any field, to give time to think, explore and reinvent. See: www.nexthorizons.hmc.ox.ac.uk
In recent years the Rhodes Trust has also partnered with several other remarkable organizations to create:
● The Mandela Rhodes Foundation focused on providing postgraduate educational opportunities and building exceptional leadership capacity in Africa. See: www.mandelarhodes.org/
● The Schmidt Science Fellows program, which is seeking to expand the horizons of the next generation of leaders and innovators in the natural sciences, engineering, mathematics and computing. See: www.schmidtsciencefellows.org/
● The Rise program, an initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust, which will build a network of exceptional young people committed to helping others throughout their lives. See: www.risefortheworld.org/
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