Hometown: Stockton, CA

Educational/ Organizational Affiliation: Lincoln High School; Special Projects Director of the California Association of Student Councils

Superpower: My superpower is flexibility — I take on unexpected challenges and adjust to address them accordingly.

Why is lifting youth voice important? Lifting youth voice is important because the youth also need a chance to advocate for solutions to issues that affect them. Because youth have little power in making policy decisions (as minors are unable to vote), it’s important to uplift youth voices so that their needs are also met.