10. Fatimah Amer, 17
At 14 years old, Fatimah is the founder and CEO of SPARKHope, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing food insecurity and health disparities across the state. Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, SPARKHope has since donated over 20,000 pounds of food through initiatives like its “Food for Families” program. The organization also promotes youth civic engagement, mental health awareness, and education equity. Fatimah is the youngest recipient of the Stella Kiarie Innovation in Health Equity Award. She continues to advocate for systemic change through partnerships with local governments and public health organizations.