About Us

Fortune is a senior at Robert Service High School. She likes to cook, dance, and learn new things. Fortune is working on bullying prevention because bullying has devastating effects on children and families such as school avoidance, loss of self-esteem, increased anxiety, and depression. Bullying can occur in multiple ways, and nobody should have to go through that.

Mika Bell is a sophomore at Service High School. He loves running, math, and fashion! Mika is a member of Anchorage Youth Vote because it is important that youth realize their voice matters. Mika wants to help his peers learn about the democratic process and what they can do to speak up for what they believe in.

Ava is a sophomore at Northwestern University, where she is a student athlete on the cross country running and track teams. She is a singer/songwriter and has performed all over the country! Ava is a South High graduate and is dedicated to helping other youth feel like they make a difference in our society. She also thinks Youth Vote has made big steps getting adults to recognize and listen to youth voice.

Joshua is in the 10th grade at Polaris K-12. A Nordic-skiing enthusiast, Joshua enjoys winter sports. He also loves advocating for youth voice in policy and decision making. Joshua hopes to inspire other youth to communicate the needs and

changes they want to see in our world. He also believes that leadership opportunities for young people are critical, and he  joined Youth Vote to find more confidence in his own voice.

Lila is a sophomore at Robert Service High School. She plays competitive hockey, and loves writing, traveling, and refereeing. Lila believes that bullying is one of the most important issues that affect youth right now. Bullying affects millions of kids

over every demographic, and has negative effects on one’s life both in the moment and years later. Lila works with Youth Vote because experience in leadership as a youth can set a path for success in life.

Sarah is in her first year at Gonzaga after graduating from Eagle River High School. Sarah was a member of the State Champion Academic WorldQuest team and traveled to Washington DC to compete. She enjoys tennis, playing the harp, and spending time with her adorable dogs. Sarah is very invested in making the world a better place. 

Edi is a sophomore at West High School who is very active in her school's theatre program and loves making podcasts with Alaska Teen Media Institute. Edi believes things are changing in a noticeable way, and that young people are speaking up and taking charge of cultural norms and demanding change. That's why

she is an active member of 

Anchorage Youth Vote.

Zoe is a sophomore at South Anchorage High School. She swims competitively, enjoys cooking, and loves bowling. Zoe is working with Anchorage Youth Vote because she thinks it’s so important to have youth voice heard. Youth Vote gives students an opportunity to speak up and share their opinions. Providing resources to show students how their voices impact decisions about their future is really important to Zoe.

Taylor is a journalism student at UAA, a reporter for The Northern Light, and a Dimond High School graduate. She has been civically engaged for many years and loves working on bullying prevention. Taylor's time in Youth Vote has helped her realize how many amazing, dedicated, insightful youth are out there who know what they want their future to look like.