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Q&As with past Bush Fellows.
Illustrations by Allegra Lockstadt
Amelia Franck Meyer (BF’15) is transforming the child welfare system by healing trauma and putting families first.
by Mo Perry Photography by David Ellis
Julie Garreau (BF’16) and her community build hope with the Cheyenne River Youth Project.
by TJ Turner Photography by Kristina Barker
Heather Simonich (BF’12) is giving teachers tools to identify and respond to child traumatic stress.
by Marisa Jackels
Dr. Tami Jollie-Trottier (BF’16) has developed a multi-generational art space.
by Maya Beck
Bush Fellows are selected each year by panels of Bush Fellow alumni, Foundation staff and community leaders.
Abdirizak “Zack” Mahboub (BF'10) balances entrepreneurial ambition with a vision of strengthening community.
by Quinton Skinner Photography by David Ellis
Bush Prize winner Hmong American Farmers Association cultivates richness in the local food ecosystem.
by Mo Perry Photography by Mike Hazard/HAFA Farm
Ernesto Velez Bustos (BF’15) draws together southern Minnesota’s Latino community to face broader regional concerns.
by Quinton Skinner
Through the Bush Fellowship, Megan Laudenschlager (BF‘14) was inspired to foster rural communities throughout the whole state of North Dakota.
Learn where Malini Srivastava (BF’14) rekindles her inspiration and drive.