Expanding Rotary's partnership with the Lunch for Democracy initiative

Lesley-Anne Long is an internationally recognized leader whose expertise incorporates global health, international development, digital infrastructure, and youth and democracy.

As co-founder and Chief Strategist of wonderfuture, Lesley-Anne recently launched Lunch for Democracy, a rapidly expanding global initiative that empowers young people to engage in meaningful dialogue about civic participation and the future they want to create. The movement embodies the spirit of grassroots connection and youth leadership.

Her experience spans C-level positions across the U.S., UK, and Africa, including serving as President & CEO of GBCHealth, where she partnered with governments, WHO, the World Bank, leading foundations and the private sector to advance global health outcomes. She has convened high-level policy dialogues worldwide on democracy, digital public infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and youth, peace & security.

Earlier in her career, Lesley-Anne was a family law barrister, a Dean at the Open University in the UK, and founded a Health Education and Training…