Aisha Nyandoro, Ph.D. is a leading voice in economic justice, dedicated to reshaping systems to center dignity, equity and community voice. As the founding CEO of Springboard to Opportunities, she launched the Magnolia Mothers Trust, the nation’s first guaranteed income program for Black mothers, proving that direct cash investments create lasting change.A recognized expert in poverty alleviation and narrative change, Aisha’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post and PBS NewsHour. She is a TED Speaker, a TIME100 Next honoree and a Heinz Award winner.With a Ph.D. in Community Psychology from Michigan State University, Aisha blends research, policy, and lived experience to advance guaranteed income as a critical tool for economic justice. Follow Nyandoro for the latest coverage of economic, racial and gender justice.