Becca Heller is the founder and director of the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP), a pioneering legal aid organization that provides representation for refugees seeking asylum. Heller has been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and a Skoll Awardee for Social Entrepreneurship.

Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and on NPR, and she has testified before the U. S.

Congress on issues of refugee policy. Heller's innovative approach to refugee rights has empowered thousands to navigate the complex legal system and access the protections they deserve.