Laura Hay
Young Changemakers Empathy Education
Ashoka
Laura has 6+ years’ work experience in Education, Social Innovation, and Communications – from grassroots initiatives to systems change efforts.
With an M.A. in Social Innovation from the University of Cambridge and a B.A. in Linguistics from Duke University, Laura has spent the last five years working with Ashoka – the oldest and largest network of social entrepreneurs – leading their Empathy Education and Young Changemakers initiatives aimed at transforming education systems for the 21st century.
“Given the complexity and scale of global challenges that present and future generations will face, and the enormous reach of the education system, it is worth reimagining how we can build more dynamic learning ecosystems that equip young people with the key knowledge and skills as well as the sense of purpose and agency they will need to thrive.
SHAPE makes this happen. It brings together many of the key players and creates the space for these critical conversations and creative collaborations that offer possible ways forward.”