
How to tap the talents of refugees – one student at a time
“Why do some people get a passport to move freely and pursue opportunities while others don’t?”
Lorna Solis is the Founder & CEO of Blue Rose Compass (BRC), a nonprofit that supports primarily young women displaced by conflict or climate change to continue their education and build successful careers. BRC helps scholars access opportunities at world-class universities and the International Baccalaureate program, providing comprehensive support to help them complete their studies and secure employment at leading organizations.
She created Project SHEro to expand this mission globally, an initiative that equips women farmers with climate data and GIS technology to enhance resilience and productivity. Women produce up to 80% of food in developing countries yet face systemic barriers to success. Project SHEro also features a climate documentary series spotlighting both the challenges these farmers face and innovative solutions.
Previously, Lorna served as Director for Latin America and Africa at Institutional Investor, worked at IDEA on Wall Street, and collaborated with Water & Air Research on environmental initiatives in Honduras and Brazil.
She is a 2017 Yale World Fellow, World Economic Forum Young Global Leader Alum, and Council on Foreign Relations member. She has held advisory roles with Columbia University, UNHCR, and Oxford's Refugee Studies Centre.
She is also a figurative sculptor whose work has been exhibited in New York City.
“Why do some people get a passport to move freely and pursue opportunities while others don’t?”
Imagine this: when conflict happens, and people flee, they know that – when they reach safety – they will be welcomed sympathetically and efficiently assigned to a safe, stable country, a...
Many refugees leave behind more than their home when conflict forces them to flee – they must also abandon their school. More than half of all refugees are aged under 18, and some older r...




