Aisha Nyandoro

Aisha Nyandoro (born ) is the founder and CEO of Springboard to Opportunities, a Mississippi-based nonprofit working to end generational poverty.

Early life and education Nyandoro grew up in Mississippi.

Career In 2013, Nyandoro co-founded Springboard to Opportunities, a Jackson, Mississippi-based nonprofit organization supporting families living in subsidized affordable housing.

Through Springboard to Opportunities, Nyandoro launched the Magnolia Mother's Trust, a guaranteed income program for Black mothers. Founded in 2018, the Trust was the first program of its kind in the U.S. , it is the longest-running guaranteed income program in the U.S.

Honors and recognition (selected) 2015: Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow 2022: John P. McNulty Prize 2023: Ashoka Fellow 2024: TIME 100 Next list 2024: Heinz Award for the Economy