Hi, my name is Aleeza! I’m a junior in high school, and I’m passionate about regulatory policy and tech accountability. I’m a captain on my school’s Speech and Debate team, and when I’m not busy at a tournament, you’ll probably find me reading something off of my...

I'm Aleah, a 15-year-old who enjoys spending time outdoors and cherishing moments with friends and family. I'm grateful for the opportunity to participate in my school's badminton team, where I'm continually learning and growing as a player. When not on the court, I'm...

I’m Amias, a 16-year-old competitive rock climber and public speaking competitor. I’ve had the pleasure of being in the NoFiltr Youth Innovation Council, Rethink Citizens Youth Council, and Digital Wellness Lab Youth Council. I’m passionate about understanding how...

My name is Anika and I am 17. I am passionate about journalism, strengthening teenage connections in my community, researching, and rowing. Most of my time otherwise is spent writing, biking, eating fruit, spending time with friends, and reading with my three cats. I...

At my high school, I love participating in tennis and speech and debate. Currently, many speech and debate topics focus on the online space, from the effects of AI to youth Internet safety, questions that truly fascinate me. I’ve grown especially passionate about the...

I’m Elliot, a high school freshman in California, where I’m on the Lacrosse team and a founding member of the RISE entrepreneurship club. Outside of school, I love to mountain bike, game, and travel with my family. I’m also passionate about digital citizenship and...

I am interested in soccer, basketball, math, science, computer science and AI, social justice, climate justice, and animal conservation and welfare. I joined the ConnectSafely Youth Advisory Council because I see the impact social media is having on my generation,...

I am currently attending the University of Houston in Texas, heading into my sophomore year. I am majoring in computer science and have academic interests in areas like machine learning, data science, and math. Outside of college, I am a huge basketball fan! I mostly...

Hello. I am Jessica, a 19 year old. I love to be creative. This includes dyeing my hair an array of colors, photography, painting and technical theater. Throughout middle school and high school I was working behind the scenes in many different plays, musicals and even...

Hello, I'm Julianna Bryant! I'm 20 years old and a sophomore at the University of North Carolina. I'm majoring in neuroscience with a minor in Spanish, on the pre-med track. My academic interests are medicine and public health. Outside school, I enjoy playing...

Kate is a ninth-grade student and member of her school’s Model UN team, theatre department, and Swim Guard. She participates in other activities in her community, such as sports, Girl Scouts, and volunteering. Kate is thrilled to be working with the Youth Advisory...

Katelynn is a high school senior interested in the intersection of public policy, media, and trafficking advocacy. She joined the ConnectSafely Youth Advisory Council to amplify the digital lived experiences of her peers and broader youth communities. In her free...

I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and love spending time with friends, playing sports, and watching YouTube. I enjoy following politics and intend to study political science and policy at university. As an avid YouTube watcher, I have listened to creators struggle...

Rachel is a 19-year-old children's rights advocate from North Carolina who has been focusing on child labor, climate, and AI policy. Rachel joined ConnectSafely because, within AI policy, she has been working on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV),...

My name is Ria and I am a 16-year-old junior. I am passionate about Indigenous rights, researching traditions, and journalism. In my free time, I like to read, hike, and hangout with my dog Allie. I am a strong believer in self-efficacy in social media and am looking...

I'm Saihaj, a 19-year-old college student interested in generative AI and its expanding role in almost all areas of our society. I am keen to explore practical AI applications in both professional and educational contexts. As a student, I am particularly committed to...

I'm deeply passionate about designing technology that prioritizes human needs and well-being, ensuring innovation truly serves people. I'm especially interested in exploring the ethical implications of emerging tech, from AI to social platforms, and finding ways to...

My name is Tarunya, and I am a rising senior based in the Bay Area. I am passionate about fostering safe and ethical technology, especially in the age of AI and social media. I hope to become a technology lawyer in the future. In my free time, I enjoy going on drives,...

My name is Zach and I am 16 years old. I have always found online safety to be an important topic for my generation. My main hobby is throwing shot put and discus for my high school. I made the Varsity team last spring and was voted to be the student captain for the...

My name is Zoe Sherer and I am a 16-year-old Junior in High school. I love spending time with my friends, going on spontaneous adventures, and trying new foods! Most of my time outside of school is spent at the dance studio, where I love dancing with my friends and...