Meet the 2025 Changemaker Institute (CI) Fellows
Each year, a select group of undergraduate and graduate students in Taylor’s social venture accelerator, the Changemaker Institute, work tirelessly to propel their idea for social change into a viable and sustainable social enterprise.
Participants in the 6-month program deepen their understanding of the social issue their venture tackles, gain social entrepreneurship and business development skills, and work as a cohort to iterate their idea and build a sustainable business model. CI participants are either working to create their own social impact venture (such as a non-profit, program, student-run organization, or business) OR are focused on building a new and innovative capacity within an existing organization.
Come hear from Fellows during our public events! RSVP links below:
RSVP for the Tulane CI Showcase on April 16th from 1-3 PM in HT 406 (TU Uptown campus)
RSVP for the CI Community Showcase on April 23rd from 1-3 PM @ Salon22 in MidCity
ProtectHers empowers Black fathers to combat the maternal mortality crisis disproportionately affecting Black women by equipping them with knowledge and tools to support their partners during pregnancy. Built from the lived experiences of Black men, this mobile app strengthens their role in maternal healthcare, creating a vital support system that recognizes fathers as essential allies in addressing this urgent public health crisis.
Diamond Cunningham, Public Health
Pixguard AI is a two-pronged approach to combat misinformation streams online with the focus on distinguishing real visual content from potential AI-generated noise. Our mission is to bring awareness to global citizens about real visual content withclearly identifiable badges. Content creators can certify their media on our site, and any external viewer can observe our badge and confidently filter reality from AI on social media and beyond.
Benjamin Yoss, School of Professional Advancement
Through an evolving AI-based platform, the “Dialogue Through Health” Fostering AI based toolkit aims to promote meaningful dialogue between diverse communities by using health and self-care as common ground. Health and self-care are framed as a universal shared experience, uncovering common concerns, priorities and needs. Its final aim is to facilitate peaceful coexistence one conversation at a time.
Nora Badoui-Rodriguez, International Health and Sustainable Development, Public Health
The Creative Arts Mentorship and Skill-Sharing Platform aims to democratize access to creative industry opportunities for students in New Orleans. By connecting local talent with mentors and small businesses through a hybrid online-offline model, we seek to foster skill development, retain local talent, and contribute to a more diverse and equitable creative sector in the city.
Ayanna Lovelady, School of Professional Advancement
Drizzy Drink aims to develop and market innovative, sustainable menstrual cramp relief products, addressing a significant yet often overlooked women’s health issue. By combining effective pain management solutions with eco-friendly practices, we seek to improve women’s quality of life while minimizing environmental impact. This venture not only targets a crucial health concern but also promotes broader awareness and destigmatization of menstrual health topics
Yasha Clark, Executive MBA
Robite Solutions aims to redesign the concept of recycling through the processing and sale of waste buildup which plagues communities across the globe.
Charlotte Molinoff, Newcomb-Tulane College
Red provides mental health support, advocacy, and healing spaces for people with PCOS. Through therapy resources, community connection, and body liberation, we support individuals in navigating the emotional toll of PCOS and support them in reclaiming their power beyond their diagnosis.
Julia Kunis, School of Social Work
The TIERA (Tulane Interdisciplinary Environmental Research & Action) Program aims to empower a diverse generation of environmental leaders by providing hands-on learning experiences in biodiversity conservation and fostering cross-cultural connections between students and local Ecuadorian communities. Through immersive field courses and community engagement, TIERA seeks to inspire students to enact positive change in their own communities while supporting our community partner, FCAT, in their conservation efforts.
Catie Mae Carey, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
To learn more, visit the Changemaker Institute page or email CI Director, Julia Lang, at jlang@tulane.edu.