Dr. Anita Ravi is the CEO and Co-Founder of the PurpLE Health Foundation. She is an engaging speaker, and served as the Keynote Speaker at the 2023 symposium of the Penn Community Scholars Program. Dr. Ravi was invited to speak at the National Committee for Quality...
Andrew Belfiglio
CNN Hero of the Year
Tyrique Glasgow got tired of his community following him in a negative direction. He wanted them to follow him in a positive direction. Now, ten years into his non-profit Young Chances Foundation, the Community Scholars alumnus found himself in the top 10 of the...
Community Scholars alumna is a 6ABC hometown hero for “Moms Like Me”
A community health worker in West Philadelphia is going beyond her 9-5 shift to make sure every mother she meets has the resources she needs to be successful. On any given day, Tawandaa Austin from Penn Medicine could be a shoulder to cry on, a gym buddy, or a patient...