Ed.M. Candidate, Harvard Graduate School of Education

Stefani Davila is an Ed.M. candidate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, in the Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship program. She is a dedicated advocate for global impact, focusing on education and healthcare. As the founder of Meraki Youth, Stefani collaborates with the Jóvenes Contra el Cáncer Foundation in Ecuador to co-create meaningful initiatives that support young cancer patients and their families. She also facilitates workshops designed to help community college students navigate the transfer and scholarship application process. Stefani’s leadership experience includes participation in the Washington Seminar, the Harvard Public Policy and Leadership Conference, and the IREX Global Solutions Challenge. In 2023, she was recognized as a Stevens Initiative Alumni Fellow, during which she co-developed the Impact U project to equip students with entrepreneurial skills. Her commitment extends to inspiring future global leaders, creating mentorship opportunities for immigrant students in the U.S., and advancing impactful initiatives to support oncological patients in Ecuador.