2025 Individual Award Winner

Ana Michelle Téllez Ferrer

AlmaFuerteLab (Columbia)

Recognized as an Open Educator

From the nominator:

Ana Téllez is a dedicated changemaker committed to transforming lives through inclusive and accessible education. Her work with the Laboratorio de Vanguardia Pedagógica in Peru and her global contributions reflect her passion for innovative, open learning. Ana, exemplifies the values of this award through her vision, perseverance, and real-world impact.

AlmaFuerteLab’s focus on community-rooted, affective, and accessible practices that center around women, youth, and people with disabilities. Their growing international visibility and collaborative sharing are noteworthy. I also evaluate their global impact and the contributions from emerging countries as exemplary.

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About Individual Award

Individual awards are special merit awards presented to individuals or organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to advance openness in education.