DivInc’s annual Champions of Change Awards celebrate underrepresented entrepreneurs to “generate social and economic equity through entrepreneurship.”
All funds raised toward DivInc’s $150,000 goal will help support that mission. It’s a great place to keep the giving going after Amplify Austin last week — along with many of the spotlighted businesses.
This year’s award winners include:
Shaleiah Fox at Thinkery | Executive of the Year
- Mission: “To create innovative learning experiences that equip and inspire the next generation of creative problem solvers.”
Dr. Elizabeth Medina at Everly Health | DEI Leader of the Year
- Mission: “Transform lives through modern, diagnostics-driven care.”
Betty Wu Adams at The Disability Opportunity Fund | Investor of the Year
- Mission: "... improve the quality of life and build personal wealth for People with Disabilities and their families, and support organizations serving this market.”
Katrina Tolentino at Naturally Network | Startup Leader of the Year
- Mission: "... to champion CPG founders and professionals, service providers, suppliers, investors, and their supporters.”
Ash Hall at Justice Strategies | Young Leader of the Year
- Mission: “Promoting humane, effective approaches to criminal justice and immigration reform through rigorous analysis, high-quality research, and practical policy solutions.”
These organizations light up our community. | Photo by Michael Gail Photography via Thinkery
Rockie Gonzalez at Austin Justice Coalition | Nonprofit Leader of the Year
- Mission: "... to improve the quality of life for people of color by helping them be the driving force behind their own liberation.”
Natalie Sanders at The Orisha Mere Project | Spacemaker of the Year
- Mission: "[to provide] housing and resources for STI/HIV.”
Jazz Mills at Free Lunch | Rising Star of the Year
- Mission: "... reduce food insecurity by cooking and serving food and engaging in food access advocacy by publishing a quarterly magazine.”
Nicole K. Bell at Full Humanity Consulting | People’s Choice Award
- Mission: “Curating spaces where full humanity can thrive.”
Hailey Easley at Asian Community Health Initiative | Champion of the Year
- Mission: “Improving the health & well-being of Asians in Central Texas through advocacy, education, and support.”
