In her role as Senior Communication Officer for The World Bank, Yanina Budkin is committed to greater transparency, higher levels of national engagement, and a more substantive media presence. She has worked with government agencies in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay in strengthening communications at the public level, including establishing a public television channel in Paraguay. While on fellowship, she will explore the role of media in social change; journalism in the public interest; transparency and access to public information; and the latest trends in journalism, including social media and user-generated content.

As the Business and Economics Editor for Folha de São Paulo, Brazil's largest and most respected newspaper, Raul Juste Lores addresses a variety of societal issues in his work. As the newspaper's China correspondent he covered major events there and in other Asian countries, including the Beijing Olympics, the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, and the Mumbai terror attacks. As a result of these and other experiences, Raul views Folha as a platform to bring debate about key issues to his readers. On his fellowship, he will examine challenges of urbanization in the U.S.; the impact of social media and web journalism; and the use of social media and the internet to foster philanthropy, engage the public in social causes, and improve quality of life in urban areas.

As Director of Corporate Affairs, Carlos Abogabir is responsible for corporate social responsibility efforts, community engagement and management, and media and public relations initiatives for Colbun S.A., one of Chile's largest power companies. A dedicated social entrepreneur, he has spearheaded programs that doubled participating children's literacy rates and greatly reduced school absenteeism. While on fellowship, Mr. Abogabir will examine CSR in the United States; the relationship between companies and communities; sustainable development strategies; NGO and nonprofit development; best practices in education; and social entrepreneurship.

As Deputy Director General of China's Foreign Investment Administration, Qiu Lixin plays a key role in formulating China's foreign direct investment policies, regulations, and laws. While on her fellowship, she will visit a variety of federal agencies to meet with senior officials to discuss their perspectives on future U.S. foreign direct investment; exchange ideas with leading experts at think tanks and universities; and meet with corporate executives to gain insights into corporate culture and management strategies in the United States.

In his capacity as Vice Minister of Transportation, Felipe Targa has successfully implemented complex reforms in the freight transportation sector and more recently developed a national road safety plan projected to significantly reduce traffic fatalities. He is responsible for strategy and policy relating to transportation services, mass transit systems, freight and supply chain management, road safety, intelligent transport systems, and the development of an efficient, safe and environmentally sustainable transport system nationwide. On his fellowship, he will investigate intelligent transportation systems; logistics and mass transit systems; sustainable multimodal transportation systems; and supply chain management strategies.

Gehan El Sharkawy has responsibility for policymaking, planning, implementation and monitoring of programs at the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood (NCCM), the highest body in Egypt affecting the lives of children and mothers. Among her many responsibilities, she is responsible for strategy, implementation, and evaluation in the Child Protection Unit. On her fellowship, she will research legislation and policies that can contribute to the establishment of an Egyptian national child protection system and will examine effective child advocacy strategies and communications tools.

As the author of "Guidebook on Foreign Investment in Strategic Sectors", Pascal Dupeyrat is in high demand as an advisor to companies interested in foreign investment. While on fellowship, he will examine the many facets of the "Exon-Florio Process" by which the U.S. government reviews foreign investments that may threaten national security; the U.S. lobbying system; and methods used by American investors to analyze foreign investment opportunities. In addition, Mr. Dupeyrat founded and is Secretary General of Le Cercle Jefferson, an organization made up of French alumni of U.S. Department of State visitor programs, and will examine issues relating to intercultural dialogue and building and maintaining active and robust networks.

In addition to his duties as a partner at Münchhausen & Partner Law Firm, Mehmet Gürcan Daimagüler devotes significant time to the Liberal Turkish-German Association (LTD), an organization he founded. Although originally focused on relations between Turkish immigrants and Germans, LTD now attracts German immigrants from Greece, Spain, Italy, and elsewhere and provides a forum to address ideas aimed at improving Germany's immigration policies. While on fellowship, Dr. Daimagüler will explore U.S. programs and policies on immigration; the relationship between the state and its citizens; the development of immigrants' identities as Americans; and connections formed due to individual religious beliefs.

With 647 offices throughout Indonesia and Southeast Asia, Eka Sari Lorena Surbakti ensures that LORENA Group's twelve transportation and logistics companies achieve their business growth objectives. In addition, Ms. Surbakti is the first woman to serve as chair of ORGANDA, a prominent organization with 1.5 million members representing all Indonesian public transportation providers. On her fellowship, she will meet with established transporters and logistics operators to discuss issues such as seamless connectivity, integrated multimodal transportation, and modern system logistics operations.

Dr. Valerie Cummins brings together disparate elements of Ireland's largest maritime institution: the Irish Naval Service with 1100 staff, including three university research groups with 70 researchers and 60 staff in the National Maritime College of Ireland. Among other functions, she promotes Ireland as a world class research and development location. While on fellowship, she will examine models of successful science and technology clusters; develop and strengthen strategic alliances between the marine renewable energy research and industry sectors in Ireland and the United States; and achieve a better understanding of federal and state approaches to Integrated Coastal Zone Management.

Dearbhail McDonald's role as Legal Editor of The Irish Independent, Ireland's largest daily newspaper, is multifaceted and unpredictable as she covers breaking and emerging news involving trials, lawsuits, and the courts. She also provides extensive analysis and editorial content on major cases, legislative developments, and diverse legal issues. Ms. McDonald is also founder of the Serafina String Quartet, a violinist in the Dublin Symphony Orchestra, and is active with Fighting Words, an organization dedicated to helping students of all ages explore their love of writing. On her fellowship, she will examine strategies, policies, and operational models used by organizations and individuals to advance social justice and influence legal and political reform.

As Director of Environmental Sustainability for Jordan's Development and Free Zones Commissio, Ruba Al-Zu'bi is committed to incorporating environmental sustainability in the planning and management of Jordan's economic development and growth. In her work at DFZC and in her role as co-founder of the Jordan Green Building Council, she works to increase environmental sustainability through new tools, policies, and ways of thinking to ensure that economic development is in line with the protection and management of natural resources. On her fellowship, Ms. Al-Zu'bi will explore successful sustainability programs; visit innovative enterprise development zones; research effective public-private partnerships; and explore green economy and community-based green initiatives.

Hamdan Abdul Majeed spearheads Khazanah Nasional Berhad's efforts to develop strategies and investments to catalyze growth and development in the northern region of Malaysia. He also serves as Executive Director of ThinkCity, whose mission is to create urban revitalization in the George Town UNESCO World Heritage site. ThinkCity launched Asia's first Business Improvement District and has proven so successful that its programs are being replicated throughout Malaysia. On his fellowship, Mr. Majeed will deepen his understanding of urban regeneration; explore innovative ways of creating greater sustainability in cities; and examine the role that technological innovation plays in regional economic development and growth.

Greg King has been counsel to at least 350 jury trials and 200 appeals, is a frequent media commentator, and is widely recognized as one of the most influential lawyers in New Zealand. In addition to his legal work specializing in criminal defense law, he is Executive Producer and Host of a weekly television program, The Court Report, which provides in-depth analysis and panel debate on all manner of legal issues. While on his fellowship, Mr. King will examine the American criminal justice system; the role of think tanks in legal matters; punishment and rehabilitation practices; and educational television.

Kola Masha is founder and Managing Director of Doreo Partners, an impact investing firm focused on early stage ventures in the agricultural value chain which leverage venture capital and drive youth employment. Already collaborating with the Gates Foundation, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, UNDP, and His Royal Highness Prince of Wales International, Mr. Masha is recognized internationally as a thought leader in African agribusiness. While on fellowship, he will explore agricultural policies and systems in developed markets; strategies that could positively impact the development of the Nigerian agriculture sector and create jobs for semi- and unskilled workers; and successful examples of impact investment strategies.

A well recognized and highly regarded radio and television broadcaster with the BBC, Dr. William Crawley hosts radio and television programs on a variety of topics ranging from politics, to arts and sciences, to religion and ethics. Since 2007, he has moderated a weekly radio program which provides a platform for debate on the week's religious and ethical news. Prior to his career in journalism, Dr. Crawley was a minister in Presbyterian churches in New York and Belfast as well as a university lecturer in philosophy and theology. While on fellowship he will examine the relationship between religion, science, and ethics in American society.

In her role as chair of the National ICT Confederation of the Philippines (NICP), Jocelle Batapa-Sigue is responsible for advising member organizations, sharing best practices, and generating new ideas by increasing ICT awareness. While on fellowship she hopes to learn from similar organizations about how to increase awareness of the benefits of ICT with respect to job creation, education, health, and governance. She is also interested in animation, game development, and efforts to combat child trafficking.

At NESsT, Roxana Damaschin-Tecu is responsible for developing social enterprise initiatives to advance social and environmental causes in Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia. NESsT is a prominent catalyst of social entrepreneurship and the only organization of its kind in Romania, having provided financial support and training to over 75 organizations nationally. While on fellowship, Ms. Damaschin-Tecu will meet social enterprise donors, impact investors, and capacity builders; practitioners to discuss the various stages of social enterprise development; policy makers to learn about the U.S. regulatory environment for social enterprises; and academics to discuss mentor programs and sector promotion.

As Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Mean Luck Kwek leads the economic development policy work of the Ministry, including macroeconomics, enterprise development, manufacturing and services, R&D, energy, labor, as well as futures and strategy. Prior to his appointment in the Ministry, Mr. Kwek was a District Judge, and he currently serves on the board of the Caritas Singapore Community Council where he is leading the development of a holistic, upstream framework to help the poor. While on his fellowship, he looks forward to exploring a variety of issues, including organizational transformation, operating in a new social media environment, programs for the financially needy, and how tourism can transform cities.

Faik Tunay became the second youngest Deputy of the Turkish Grand National Assembly and the youngest member of the main opposition People's Republican Party (CHP) when, at the age of 30, he was elected to a seat representing Istanbul in the general election of June 2011. A member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, he brings to his new role representing the people of Istanbul a sense of youth, energy, and passion to tackle common challenges for Turkey's future. While on fellowship, he looks forward to examining issues related to leadership in public service, economic development, and foreign policy through meetings with key players in the public and private sectors.

Father Gonzalo Aemilius is Principal of Liceo Jubilar, an innovative educational center that serves 340 adolescent and adult students and impacts more than 1500 people in the community, one of the poorest in Montevideo and Uruguay as a whole. Due to its success, the Liceo Jubilar model is now being replicated around the country, and Father Aemilius has garnered acclaim and media attention for his creative and holistic approach to education. On his fellowship, he looks forward to examining how education can be a transformative experience not only for students but for society at large, and how technology can be utilized to enhance the effectiveness of schools.