Bat-Orgil Bat-Erdene is a social entrepreneur, systems explorer from Mongolia with extensive experience in social impact, project management, program design, policy advocacy, and storytelling. He previously led several youth empowerment initiatives at Zorig Foundation, a leading NGO in Mongolia, and worked as a journalist and producer at Unnu.news, a local independent media outlet dedicated to making complex topics accessible for young people. During the past elections in Mongolia, Bat-Orgil ran successful grassroots social media campaigns to empower young voters with the information and tools needed to make informed decisions at the ballot box. As a Global Shaper, he has served as the Curator for Ulaanbaatar Hub during the 2024-2025 term and represented his Hub and community to the Annual meeting in Davos, 2025.

Bat-Orgil has co-founded the New Nomad Institute, where he is committed to addressing the climate crisis and advancing equitable, high-quality education throughout the steppe and beyond. As a policy practitioner, Bat-Orgil has provided consulting services to NGOs, local government agencies, and multilateral organizations like the Asian Development Bank. He is also an avid student of philosophy.

Bat-Orgil holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Environmental Studies from the University of Arizona W.A. Franke Honors College and an MPA in Innovation, Public Policy, and Public Value from University College London as a Chevening Scholar. He has recently graduated from Tsinghua University with a Master's degree in Global Affairs as a Schwarzman Scholar.