Shaban Varajab, a distinguished graduate of the University of Notre Dame with an MA in Global Affairs and a BA in Math and Economics from Moi University, is the founder of 42 Change Maker. Recognized as the 2023 Michiana 40 Under 40 by the South Bend Regional Chamber, he also earned the 2023 GEAR UP National Professional of the Year Award from The National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP).

His journey includes impactful roles, such as program manager at Rural Women Peace Link in Kenya, monitoring and evaluation intern with Catholic Relief Services in the Philippines, and innovation fellow with enFocus in the USA. Shaban currently serves as the GEAR UP South Bend Data and Accounting Manager at the South Bend Community School Corporation.

His dedication to empowering youth is evident through his founder and technical advisor role at 42 Change Makers, a youth-led nonprofit that empowers at-risk youth aged 13-25 from all 42 tribes in Kenya, fostering excellence in academics, civic leadership, and entrepreneurship.