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Cowhey Center on Global Transformation CCGT

Upcoming Global Leadership Fellows

The Global Leadership Fellows program brings leaders to UC San Diego from around the Pacific region to engage in dialogue, research and teaching with students, alumni, faculty and the San Diego community.

Residencies may range from one to four weeks, with the occasional longer or shorter stay. Each fulfills a number of responsibilities, and their events and interactions vary based on the fellow’s expertise and length of stay. 

  • Arti Ahuja

    Arti Ahuja

    Former Indian Administrative Service Officer; Former Union Secretary for Labor and Employment, Government of India

    Residency Dates: April 24–29, 2026

  • Manoj Ahuja

    Manoj Ahuja

    Former Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India

    Residency Dates: April 20–29, 2026

  • Hiroaki Niihara

    Hiroaki Niihara

    Senior Research Fellow, Canon Institute for Global Studies; Special Adviser, NTT Data Institute of Management Research; Former Cabinet Secretary, Government of Japan

    Residency Dates: May 4–8, 2026