Meet five inspiring Gen Z women and learn how they transform their lived experiences as changemakers in their work.
As young people develop their sense of purpose, it’s important for them to realize their interests and what brings fulfillment to their lives.
Hopelab talked to advocates Arielle Geismar, Ashley Monterrosa, Deyci Carillo Lopez, Princess Modupe, and Saanvi Arora about their values, work, and passions.
As captured by the five advocates, their inner purpose, passion, and power are all guiding lights in the work they do.
Their journeys all follow a common theme: from recognizing inequities within their community, to leading their own efforts to address them, and then working relentlessly with these populations to drive this movement further.
While they’ve been leading this work for years, the five women remain steadfast in supporting communities throughout their careers.
By highlighting youth stories, we redefine the power dynamics within advocacy today. Young people are positioned as equal partners in our mission.
Over the years, we’ve realized that this work shouldn’t be transactional. Institutions hold only a fraction of the power needed to support our community; the people affected by these systems should also have a say in the decisions that shape their future.
Many visionaries in the youth well-being space are fellow young people themselves, proving that this movement can be successfully led by the communities it serves.
Learn more about the five advocates’ leadership journeys, what drives their work, and their visions for social change.
Staying firm to one’s values, even when faced with adversity or extreme pressure
Leading with empathy and resilience despite the hurdles in today’s systems
Understanding timely social issues and mobilizing others to address them together
Approaching all efforts with human-centered visions and young people’s best interests
