It will take bold, visionary policy change to move the needle on outcomes for youth.
We can't keep doing what we've been doing and achieve what young people deserve.
Youth-led policy advocacy has the best chance of breaking through.
Explicitly building out our power-building/organizing capacity in the same home as our policy analysis will make our work more effective.
Short-term and long-term strategy is critical; we need to be prepared to capitalize on near term opportunities that move us towards our north star while sustaining a long term commitment.
We must center joy and community building.