YVoters join us from dozens of public high schools across all five boroughs, creating a diverse and dynamic community of changemakers. This year, they'll collectively build the skills and tools they need to make their voices heard at and beyond the ballot box. We're pleased to introduce the 2024-2025 cohort below!
Benjamin N. Cardozo High School
democracy camp
changemakers
“Democracy Camp aims to bring out the importance of not just democracy but the power of our voice, and to demonstrate that democracy, at its core, is a way of using our voices, as Americans are able to elect representatives that express our voices.”
NYC iSchool
changemakers
“I would consider myself a change maker because I am willing to put the effort and commitment into trying to make changes for the better. I’m very passionate about education and redesigning schools to fit student interests and needs.”
Forest Hills High School
changemakers
“I would describe myself as a change maker because I always advocate in the things I believe in. If I believe that there is a change that needs to be made then I will work my hardest to make it happen, or at least spread awareness about it.”
NYC iSchool
democracy camp
"Civic literacy, especially as a teenager in a diverse and ever-changing big city, is very important to me—and any opportunity I can seize that allows me to expand my knowledge and collaborate with like-minded peers is one I will pursue."
Brooklyn Technical High School
democracy camp
"I am passionate about teamwork, organizing, and advocacy projects and participating in Democracy Camp will provide a platform in which I can advance my perspectives and create a degree of change in the community with a team."
Beacon High School
democracy camp
changemakers
"I am interested in the need for engaged citizenship across all age groups, and especially younger people. Democracy Camp will be a great way for me to get my voice heard and collaborate with other people about issues going on with current events."