"The conclusion I've come to is that [voting] is by no means the only means of civic engagement. It is actively necessary to engage throughout the year in whatever way possible — and the months of continued protests have helped nuance this conversation. There can no longer be this binary of whether to vote or not is the difference between having an equitable society and not."
"There's a sense of powerlessness when you're under the age of 18 and you aren't able to vote, one of the most important things in our democracy. What [you] can do is try to figure out ways to be involved."
"I believe that a pivotal part of civic engagement is for adults, young and old, be in constant conversation with our younger community members, reminding them that the world needs them and that they have the ability to help shape it, now and in the future, no matter their age! I can only hope my commitment will play a part in helping young people recognise and activate their personal power."