Valeria Santoro

Valeria, a cancer research scientist and Ashoka Visionary Leader, champions social entrepreneurship. With a PhD in Oncology, she co-founded Together Women Can, impacting 3000 women in Kenya with cervical cancer screening. Founder of the non-profit organization Lightup Impact, she empowers grassroots leaders across East Africa to combat inequalities in health and gender. She supports the Lightup Impact members with community-building activities, partnerships, and skills development through community-led approaches. Her strengths lie in communication, fundraising, strategy, and partnership development. Residing in Eldoret, Kenya, she drives change with passion.