2025 MOUNTAINTOP RIVET FELLOWS

Mountaintop is proud to present its inaugural cohort of 20 Mountaintop RIVET Fellows from across NYC and Connecticut, representing the most exceptional youth social entrepreneurs in the region. Mountaintop RIVET Fellows are leading on issues ranging from poverty alleviation, health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, environmental sustainability, and education.​​ Projects include raising money for a domestic violence center, providing menstrual hygiene products in low-income neighborhoods, training high schoolers to become leaders in environmental sustainability, and much more.

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Mountaintop RIVET Fellows Fast Facts:

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• 85% are previous founders of organizations, and have raised $357k to date.

• 78% are people of color.

• 70% are women or gender non-conforming.

• 43% are part of the LGBTQ+ community.

• 47% are first generation college students or graduates.

• All are from the NYC and Connecticut region, ensuring that local leaders solve local problems.