SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS
DR SUNDEEP SINGH BOPARAI
Operations manager, Northwell Health, New York
Boparai is a proud queer American Sikh model and activist who holds a doctorate in healthcare administration and public policy. He works as the healthcare administrator for Northwell Health, where he oversees the LGBTQ+ Transgender Program. As well as medical care, the centre assists with food and housing insecurity for patients in unsafe situations. Boparai’s work was recognised with a win at online publication Health’s inaugural 2025 Advocacy Awards. Speaking to Health after the win, Boparai said, “I want to make sure that our community thrives for the folks here now and the folks coming.”
JEROME FOSTER II
Environmental justice activist and entrepreneur
In 2021, Foster II made history as the youngest person to advise the US government when appointed to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council to guide the US president on how best to advance climate action. He is a supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and racial justice, working to amplify the voices of marginalised communities. The 22-year-old has been named Time Magazine’s Next Generation Leader for his work, which unites activism on climate, LGBTQ+ issues and social justice. He is co-executive director of the social impact non-profit Waic Up.