Impactivist (noun)
im·pact·iv·ist | /im-ˈpak-tiv-ist/
Definition: An empath in motion. A person who transforms empathy into impact by taking intentional action for social, environmental or systemic change.
Driven by care, powered by science, and unshaken by apathy, an Impactivist doesn’t just feel the world’s pain, they work to heal it.
Origin: Coined by Bianca Y. Michaels, founder of Heal The World Global, the term emerged from the need to name a new kind of changemaker, one who leads with heart and delivers with action.
It redefines activism for the empathic age: inclusive, personal, strategic, and scalable.
Key Traits:
Deeply compassionate
Solution-oriented
Science-grounded
Community-focused
Emotionally intelligent
Related Terms:
Impactivism (noun): The movement and emotional urgency that fuels an Impactivist.
Impactivate (verb): To awaken one's full potential for change.
Empactivator (noun): Someone who awakens or empowers empaths and transforms them into Impactivists.
im·pact·iv·ist | /im-ˈpak-tiv-ist/
Definition: An empath in motion. A person who transforms empathy into impact by taking intentional action for social, environmental or systemic change.
Driven by care, powered by science, and unshaken by apathy, an Impactivist doesn’t just feel the world’s pain, they work to heal it.
Origin: Coined by Bianca Y. Michaels, founder of Heal The World Global, the term emerged from the need to name a new kind of changemaker, one who leads with heart and delivers with action.
It redefines activism for the empathic age: inclusive, personal, strategic, and scalable.
Key Traits:
Deeply compassionate
Solution-oriented
Science-grounded
Community-focused
Emotionally intelligent
Related Terms:
Impactivism (noun): The movement and emotional urgency that fuels an Impactivist.
Impactivate (verb): To awaken one's full potential for change.
Empactivator (noun): Someone who awakens or empowers empaths and transforms them into Impactivists.
“He’s not just posting about injustice, he’s organizing local cleanups, mentoring teens, and pushing policy. Total Impactivist vibes.”
by Molkisha April 23, 2025