Jackson Newman is a recent graduate of George C. Marshall High School in Falls Church, Virginia. Jack is fierce advocate for LGBTQ youth in the DMV area. As an athlete, singer, SMYAL Peer Health Fellow, and Youth Ambassador to NOVA Pride, Jack has dedicated himself to creating inclusive and affirming spaces in every setting. Jack’s dedication to social justice is clear through his deep involvement in his community. Jack leads by example and adds that his, “personal journey and the journey for positive change in the world is just a beginning, a beginning that is filled with hope, inspiration, and love.