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Noah Alfman

2025-2026 University of Chicago Scholar

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Dresden, OH

Founder, Heroes

Empowering young people to reach their potential and thrive in the modern world through online mental health and life-planning programs

Noah Alfman is the founder of Heroes, an online platform designed to empower young adults, particularly in rural communities, to realize their potential, find purposeful paths for their lives and careers, and achieve economic mobility. Their Pathfinder program helps users identify career paths based on their values, skills, and interests and connects young people with educational opportunities and mentors in their desired field to chart a path toward meaningful employment. Having tested the platform with 200 users, Noah seeks to refine Heroes' impact model and expand its services through the Scholars program. He also hopes to apply the systems thinking curriculum to more deeply understand belief systems’ role in societal stability and human flourishing. Noah’s long-term vision is to improve social cohesion by providing spaces where young adults can form meaningful connections, develop community-oriented values, and cultivate the resilience that underpins a healthy democracy.

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