2023 winner
Aaron Combs
United States
Aaron is a youth advocate from the United States who focuses on issues affecting neurodivergent and underprivileged populations. He founded Students For Attention—a nonprofit that champions inclusive education nationwide. As the youth ambassador for the San Diego International Sister Cities Association, Aaron contributed to building digital equity among Maasai youth in Kenya and also has garnered worldwide support for his role in addressing the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. For his Rise project, Aaron hosted an online speaker series that illuminated the experiences of various stakeholders and allies on the journey of a neurodivergent student.