2023 winner
Isabella Nascimento Silva Pinto
Brazil
Isabella is a young leader who is passionate about the intersections of social justice, art, politics, and youth activism. Raised in a vibrant Brazilian community, she believes in service and collaboration as tools for social improvement. Isabella gives back to her community by working as the Head of Graphic Design at an NGO and as a tutor and student leader at The Taft School, where she is a Davis International Scholar. Isabella also delivers lectures to introduce low-income Brazilian students to extracurricular opportunities. An alum of Stanford's Pre-Collegiate Studies and a multi-gold medallist in national Olympiads, Isabella leverages her knowledge and learning opportunities to uplift the lives of others. "Cores do Brasil," Isabella's Rise project, is an ever-growing organization that supports elevating queer Brazilian individuals through sharing opportunities and fostering community. Isabella hopes to apply her artistic skills to help fight for social causes through visual storytelling and art.