Youth Leadership Archive

Nathan Handberg is a recent graduate of  Freedom High School in Chantilly, Virginia. Nathan is a compassionate leader, having…

Jonathan Yannes is a recent graduate of  James Hubert Blake High School in  Silver Spring, Maryland. Jonathan is  an…

Malik Ivey is a  recent graduate of  the SEED School of Washington, DC. Malik brings energy, creativity, and curiosity…

Jackson Newman is a recent graduate of  George C. Marshall High School  in Falls Church, Virginia. Jack  is fierce…

Hannah Jones is as recent graduate of  Wakefield High School in Claremont, Virginia. Hannah is a natural leader, having…

Max Hancock is a recent graduate of Broadneck High School in Annapolis, Maryland. Max is an exemplary leader, having…

Zion Miller is a senior at Stonewall Jackson High School, in Manassas, Virginia. Zion is the president of Pride…

Leo Bassow is a proud leading member of the School Without Walls’ Gender and Sexuality Alliance. An avid artist,…

James van Kuilenburg is a trans youth advocate in his school and community. He is the founding president of…

Vivian Soler is a high school senior at the H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program in Arlington, VA.Vivian’s work through a…

Grace Dolan-Sandrino is an activist and advocate for marginalized youth. She has written for publications such as Teen Vogue,…

Elizabeth Moore graduated from Lake Braddock Secondary School in Virginia. As a senior, Elizabeth was Vice President of her…

Addison Moore graduated from Paul International High School in Washington, DC. They co-founded their high school’s GSA to make…

Reeves Gift is a Trinidadian-American filmmaker who strives to heal the world. His work with youth advocacy has come…

From advocating to have a GSA in his high school, to connecting his peers with resources, Miles is being…

Queen has started her own organization, Keeping the Arts Alive (KAA), which advocates for arts education to remain a…

Joshua is being recognized for his involvement in Wilson’s Gay-Straight Alliance, SMYAL’s Activist Camp, and his leadership in theatre.

We are honoring Olatunji for his strength and perseverance in the face of bullying and mis- understanding at school,…

We are honoring Nancy for her integrity and drive, for her commitment to being an out and proud leader…

We are honoring Bennett for their commitment to social justice, their perseverance in the face of bullying, and their…