We exist to create a pipeline of future leaders who are grounded in history, understand the power of new technologies, and transcend the partisan system. 

Donations help us keep all programs – in person or digital – 100% free for all Fellows.

Civics Unplugged gives youth the ability to experiment and learn the valuable skills that are necessary when building the future. There is no other program or ecosystem like Civics Unplugged, and we'd love to have you join us.

WHY WE EXIST

Civics Unplugged unlocks pathways to purpose for our nations most talented young changemakers.

There are no avenues for young people to experience impact technology or protecting democracy as financially sustainable, exciting, and long-term career paths – making them susceptible to social pressures that incentivize a more traditional (less-impactful) career path.

We exist to show high school students all of the potential ways to unite their passions, social impact, and financial security for life. The funding and community CU provides helps Fellows take the leap, and supports them as they fulfill their purpose and change the world.

Youngest Elected Official in Arizona

Markus Ceniceros
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17
Arizona

Markus is the youngest elected official in Arizona, serving on his school board. He is also the founder of the Keep AZ Blue youth coalition.

Fighting Book Bans

Shloka Mehta
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16
Texas

Shloka is the founder of Books Beyond Bias, an organization that organizes students to fight book bans in Texas.

Supporting Civics in Rural Areas

Annelise Klein
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18
North Dakota

Annelise is working to give a voice to students in North Dakota, who are often overlooked by national civics institutions.

Leveraging Social Media for School Saftey

Emma Shultz
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17
California

Emma is the Founder of GenZCrusade, an organization that creates content about the harms of gun violence, and provides resources to over 30,000 followers. Emma's organization has registered over 12,000 voters and reached millions.

Member, Sacramento County Climate Task Force

Saheb Gulati
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17
California

As an Environmental Justice member and Outreach and Education Subcommittee Chair, Saheb has a major say in how Sacramento attempts to achieve carbon neutrality.

Expanding Education Access in Vietnam

Darena Nguyen
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16
Texas

Darena is the founder of Educating The World Association, where she raises money to expand access to education and school supplies for young people in Vietnam

The Indigenous Foundation

Meera Baswan
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18
Canada

Meera is the co-founder of The Indigenous Foundation, where she organizes students to advocate for Indigenous rights on a local and federal level.

Civics on the App Store

Chris Alfano
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16
Vermont

Chris is the founder of Civicly, an app that helps students understand their local, state, and federal government.

Google's AI Council

Nora Ransibrahmanakul
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18
California

Nora is interested in the relationship between Gen-Z and Tech, and is one of five young people steering Google's AI Advisory Council.

Disabled Rights Advocate

Dulce Gasga Perez
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17
Maryland

Dulce is the founder of the Bay Foundation for Disabled Advocacy, where she organizes to help local schools better serve disabled students.

Mental Health & Financial Literacy

Abhigeetha Periyasamy
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17
Virginia

Abhigeetha is the founder of Sagapo, an app with over 400 self-help and supportive therapy sessions for youth.

TED Talk

Shreya Joshi
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19
Illinois

Shreya was invited to deliver a TED Talk in Vancouver about her work helping young people become engaged in the political process.

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