Young people aren't asking for a seat at the table — we're building our own.

At the Young People's Alliance (YPA), we're a Gen-Z–led social change nonprofit working to restore the idea of the American Dream by expanding economic opportunity, affordability, and community power.

We know firsthand how often our generation's needs are ignored in politics. That's why our mission is simple: empower young people to shape their future.

We develop thoughtful bipartisan policy on overlooked youth issues, mobilize students across the country, and push for real policy change that makes life more affordable, fair, and full of opportunity.

Our Approach

Campus Organizing

Building a movement of engaged students on college campuses nationwide

Bipartisan Policy Development

Creating thoughtful, evidence-based solutions that work for all young people

Youth Advocacy

Ensuring young voices are heard in the halls of power and in the policymaking process

Civic Engagement

Creating pathways for lifelong participation in democracy

Our Members

Meet the passionate students and young leaders making change happen across the country

AC

Alex Chen

UCLA

Chapter President

MR

Maria Rodriguez

University of Texas

Policy Lead

JS

Jordan Smith

Georgetown University

Advocacy Director

PP

Priya Patel

Northwestern University

Communications

MJ

Marcus Johnson

Howard University

Campus Organizer

EW

Emily Wu

Stanford University

Research Lead

CM

Carlos Mendez

University of Florida

Chapter President

SK

Sarah Kim

NYU

Events Coordinator

AC

Alex Chen

UCLA

Chapter President

MR

Maria Rodriguez

University of Texas

Policy Lead

JS

Jordan Smith

Georgetown University

Advocacy Director

PP

Priya Patel

Northwestern University

Communications

MJ

Marcus Johnson

Howard University

Campus Organizer

EW

Emily Wu

Stanford University

Research Lead

CM

Carlos Mendez

University of Florida

Chapter President

SK

Sarah Kim

NYU

Events Coordinator