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2022
Bush Fellowship

Little Canada, MN — Rose Chu, Ph.D., is on a mission to transform the public narrative about the teaching profession. She believes that teachers uncover the brilliance of students and are a pillar of democracy.

2022
Bush Fellowship

Saint Paul, MN — Dr. Artika Tyner is an accomplished educator, civil rights attorney, law professor and award-winning children's book author who beat the odds as a child growing up surrounded by incarcerated family members.

2022
Bush Fellowship

New Hope, MN — Pang Yang is on a mission to close the opportunity gap for Hmong students. She believes that Hmong language reclamation, student-centered learning and student mental health are crucial factors in addressing the gap.

2021
Bush Fellowship

Brooklyn Park, MN — Salma Hussein is a connector, educator, healer and passionate advocate for Somali women and girls.

2021
Bush Fellowship

Wakpala, SD — Kimimila Locke (Dakota, Ahtna Dené & Anishnaabe) is on a quest to radically improve educational outcomes for Lakota youth.

2021
Bush Fellowship

Mounds View, MN — Brian Lozenski believes Minnesota must reimagine the fundamental assumptions of education if the state is to eliminate racial disparities and meet the needs of Minnesota’s communities of color.

2020
Bush Fellowship

Rapid City, SD — Valeriah Big Eagle believes that an equitable education can heal.

2020
Bush Fellowship

Pine Ridge, SD — Amanda Carlow (Oglala Lakota) is witness to the power of the Lakota language. She sees transformation in young people when they learn the language of their ancestors.

2020
Bush Fellowship

Minneapolis, MN — Roque Diaz seeks to inspire big change in music education. After migrating from Puerto Rico, he played professional trumpet for ten years before returning to college.

2020
Bush Fellowship

Minneapolis, MN — Dr. Brittany Lewis knows research can build community power and equitable solutions. She wants to help elected leaders, government officials and community members better understand how to use data as a tool for positive change.

2020
Bush Fellowship

Kyle, SD — Beau White (Oglala Lakota) is passionate about building Native interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

2019
Bush Fellowship

Minneapolis, MN — Siad Ali is passionate about creating a community where every student succeeds. His dedication to education grew out of his own journey from war-torn Somalia to Minnesota.