About The YACU

The Young Americans Coalition for Unity (YACU) is empowering young people across America to engage in politics and make a difference. As the US's only youth-led non-partisan & bipartisan organization focused on youth political engagement, the YACU seeks to give everyone -- no matter their party, ideology, or background -- a chance to make change. We're hosting special events, creating a nationwide network of local chapters, and fostering bipartisan discussions daily.

At the YACU, you can volunteer, lead, make new friends, and pursue opportunities only our coalition can provide. Whatever you believe, wherever you are, and why ever you're here: the YACU welcomes you.

Our Mission

The Young Americans Coalition for Unity is a nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging youth in politics and promoting unity and bipartisanship. We work to empower both high school and college students to engage in bipartisan discussion and become politically involved in their local community and national politics.

Our Board

The Board of the YACU is comprised of leaders of major teams at the YACU. Board members are either founders of the organization or carefully selected and elected to their position by the other board members to fulfill a vacancy. The Board works to lead each of their respective teams, as well as drive the organization as a whole, making decisions that affect the social structure.

Carina (Member Representative)

Carina is a college student at the University of Central Florida. She is working towards her undergraduate major in Legal Studies and Political Science. With the ambition to attend law school and continue her advocacy for victims of abuse and neglect. In her spare time, you can find her at the gym or trying out the new local restaurants in Florida.

Andrew (Political Director)

Andrew Juan is a political activist, organizer and policy researcher, dedicated to making the voices of young Americans heard in our modern political process. A high school senior based on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Andrew has worked with a variety of political organizations. He served as the National Youth Director for a presidential campaign, creating the campaign's official youth organizing group. In addition, he has been on the Board of Directors of several environmental and local nonprofits.

Andrew (Communications Director)

Andrew LaBerge is a political organizer and musician in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. As a high school junior, he has worked with numerous youth divisions of presidential and Senate Campaigns. Andrew strives to involve young Americans in our political processes and give youth a voice in what government does. His hobbies include participating in jazz ensembles, Debate Club, Model UN, and Mock Trial. In the future, Andrew hopes to study political science and ultimately enter the legal field.

Michael (Organizing Co-Director)

Michael Li is a political and community organizer who has been involved with the political scene since 2016. Delegating organizing efforts on local and national platforms, he believes that keeping a community active and engaged about fixing the problems they face is important in bringing change. Passionate about giving those without a voice a platform, Michael has worked with the socioeconomically disadvantaged, youth, and AAPI community to make their voices heard in the political scene.

Carlos (Legal Officer)

Carlos is an incoming student at RIT, majoring in Industrial Engineering. His work in high school as the robotics club founder, tech crew lead for drama club productions, and IT assistant led to a profound interest in aggregating technology for a better and more efficient world. Carlos has also taken an interest in politics following the 2016 election and is registered as a local Election Judge. When he's not busy, you can find him playing Factorio or teaching other peers about personal finance.

Charlie (Technology Director)

Charlie is an incoming college student who is planning on studying both computer science and political science. He became interested in politics during the 2016 election cycle, and he currently is a certified precinct election official for Fulton County. In addition to his role at the YACU, Charlie also volunteers as a Senior Code Evangelist for SRND and serves as a member of the Congressional App Challenge Alumni Advisory Board. In his free time, he enjoys playing card games and skiing.

Carina (Member Representative)

Carina is a college student at the University of Central Florida. She is working towards her undergraduate major in Legal Studies and Political Science. With the ambition to attend law school and continue her advocacy for victims of abuse and neglect. In her spare time, you can find her at the gym or trying out the new local restaurants in Florida.

Andrew (Political Director)

Andrew Juan is a political activist, organizer and policy researcher, dedicated to making the voices of young Americans heard in our modern political process. A high school senior based on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Andrew has worked with a variety of political organizations. He served as the National Youth Director for a presidential campaign, creating the campaign's official youth organizing group. In addition, he has been on the Board of Directors of several environmental and local nonprofits.

Andrew (Communications Director)

Andrew LaBerge is a political organizer and musician in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. As a high school junior, he has worked with numerous youth divisions of presidential and Senate Campaigns. Andrew strives to involve young Americans in our political processes and give youth a voice in what government does. His hobbies include participating in jazz ensembles, Debate Club, Model UN, and Mock Trial. In the future, Andrew hopes to study political science and ultimately enter the legal field.

Michael (Organizing Co-Director)

Michael Li is a political and community organizer who has been involved with the political scene since 2016. Delegating organizing efforts on local and national platforms, he believes that keeping a community active and engaged about fixing the problems they face is important in bringing change. Passionate about giving those without a voice a platform, Michael has worked with the socioeconomically disadvantaged, youth, and AAPI community to make their voices heard in the political scene.

Carlos (Legal Officer)

Carlos is an incoming student at RIT, majoring in Industrial Engineering. His work in high school as the robotics club founder, tech crew lead for drama club productions, and IT assistant led to a profound interest in aggregating technology for a better and more efficient world. Carlos has also taken an interest in politics following the 2016 election and is registered as a local Election Judge. When he's not busy, you can find him playing Factorio or teaching other peers about personal finance.

Charlie (Technology Director)

Charlie is an incoming college student who is planning on studying both computer science and political science. He became interested in politics during the 2016 election cycle, and he currently is a certified precinct election official for Fulton County. In addition to his role at the YACU, Charlie also volunteers as a Senior Code Evangelist for SRND and serves as a member of the Congressional App Challenge Alumni Advisory Board. In his free time, he enjoys playing card games and skiing.

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