Stride: Organizing with Purpose

On today's episode of the Stride podcast, we sit down with Blue Future alum, Jehan Idsassi. Jehan is a youth organizer currently in high school in Maryland focused on global humanitarian issues, STEM education, and more. Learn about Jehan's political journey and background today!

On this week's episode, we learn more about Blue Future's Summer Intern, Ria Agarwal. Ria is currently a student at Tufts University and shares her journey into politics and social justice work. During her time with Blue Future, she helped design our new 501c3 website and more! Listen to her story today.

On this week's episode, Celeste Iroha, Founder and Leader of Enough of Gun Violence joins us to share their organizing journey and personal story in this work as young people continue to fight to end gun violence in this country. To learn more about Celeste's work, check out: enough-of-gun-violence.org

On this episode of the Stride podcast, we meet youth activist and advocate, Olivia Storz. Olivia is the co-founder of The Survivor Fund Hub, they make it easier for universities and advocates to care for the student survivors they are serving, by taking the fund outside of the university structure.  Learn more about The Survivor Fund Hub at https://www.survivorfundhub.org/!

Join us for this episode of the Stride podcast where we meet Marisa Weinberg, youth organizer from New Jersey! Marisa shares her journey into politics and her organizing experiences!

Meet Ava Mateo - 18byvote's Executive Director! Ava is a youth activist focused on educating more young people about voting and civic education. Learn more about her political journey and her work at 18byvote!

On this week's episode, we interview youth organizer, Katherine Owojori! Katherine is a recent grad from the University of Southern California and has worked with BLM Los Angeles, the ACLU, and other progressive organizations. Meet Katherine and learn more about her political journey!

Check out this week's episode of the Stride podcast with youth organizer and activist DakotaRei. She shares a powerful story about her journey into civic engagement and her current work in politics. This is an episode that will leave you inspired and looking for ways to get more involved!

On this episode of the Stride podcast, we meet Eric Forteza! Eric is currently a student at Harvard and a co-founder of Rhizome. Join us as we learn more about Eric's journey into politics, his background, and his plans for the future. Thanks for listening!

On this week's episode of the Stride podcast, we interview the incredible gender rights activist and youth organizer, Lauren Perl! Lauren is the federal advocacy director for Generation Ratify and a current student at Harvard. Join us in this episode to learn more about Lauren's family history, organizing work, and future plans to make our world a better place!

This week, Dustin Wahl joins us from the organization Fix Our House to share more about reforming our political system and democracy, as well as shares with us his journey into politics. Check it out today!

On this week's episode of the Stride podcast, we are joined by Jordan Grimaldi! Jordan shares with us her story into organizing and her service-oriented roots. We also get to learn all about the work Jordan is doing in the environmental justice space. Check out this episode today!

This week's Stride guest is Blue Future's former Co-Executive Director of Alumni Relations, Niles Brooks! Learn more about his story growing up in the South, attending school in Los Angeles, his time abroad in Brazil, and how it all comes back to organizing. Thanks for listening!

This week on the Stride Podcast we are joined by Sage Mehta, Blue Future's current intern and social media manager! Sage shares with us her journey into organizing and about the grassroots work she has done in her hometown of Carmel, Indiana. Listen to Sage's story today!

On today's episode, we are joined by Kristina Holtrop, a former Blue Future Spring for Progress and Change organizer. She explains her background in politics and her current reproductive justice research in Thailand. If you are interested in connecting with Kristina beyond the podcast, you can find her on LinkedIn or her website or on Instagram @kristina_maya_holtrop. Thanks for listening!

On this week's episode, we are joined by Maria Paula Hernandez, who served as Blue Future's Co-Executive Director of Organizer in 2022 as part of our Executive Director Fellowship. In this episode, she discusses her upbringing, what led her to politics, and her plans for the future. Check it out today!

This week, Blue Future interviews former youth organizer Joshua Jones! Joshua is a current high school student in Louisiana inspired by the racial justice movement and making our world a better place. Today he shares his story with us.

This week on the Stride podcast, we will hear from Blue Future's former intern, Anika Asthana. Anika is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science at Princeton University. In this episode, she discusses her early interest in social change and her work around reproductive rights as well as gender equality. Tune in!

On this week's podcast episode, we will hear the story of youth organizer Nayha Hussain. Nayha is from South Carolina and is currently a student at Clemson University. She was an organizer with Blue Future during one of the most important elections in recent history, the election of President Joe Biden. In addition to political organizing, Nayha loves to cook. Check out this episode today!

On this weeks episodes, hear the story's of Morgan and Nick! These two guests have not only been hosts on the Stride podcast, but they have had incredible careers and experiences in political organizing. Listen to this episode hear about their journey, their incredible work for Blue Future, and their dream of a brighter, bluer, and more free future.

Aleah Laforce has a long history of political organizing! Her interest first started with her single mother who instilled in her the importance of serving her community. Aleah has worked with local city council and mayoral races. Now, she is working for Act Blue. Tune in to hear more about Aleah's experience, and to hear some awesome book recommendations!

On this week's episode, meet Rosie Chisolm! Rosie has been working hard to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among underserved communities. She is also the producer of two podcasts, "Branching Up" and "Politics, Practice, and Perspectives". Learn about how she views organizing as a community and the importance of being comfortable with your genuine self.

Join us this week to hear the story of Mosammet Asma! Mosammet is a motivated organizer from Brooklyn that has worked on Capital Hill, worked in the field of gender justice, and participated in organizing with Blue Future! Tune in to this episode to hear about how for Mosammet, political organizing is about love, and to learn about Mosamett's journey in social justice.

Meet Devontae Torriente! Political engagement has always been a part of Devontae's life. Learn in this episode the role he played in founding Blue Future. Devontae is also a law student, tune into this episode to learn about how political organizing and a legal career relate!

Varsha Menon is a Blue Future Organizer and Blue Future's Social Media Director! On this episode, Varsha discusses many topics related to her experience in political organizing. Varsha discusses her experience in a graduate program at Georgetown University, her interest in international relations, her perspective coming from a red county in Texas, and the importance of mental healthcare.

Valeria Ojeda-Avitia is a Co-Founder of Blue Future! On today's episode, learn about how she and Nick started this organization. Valeria also shares with us the importance of supporting young people in organizing, her experience working on the US census, and the value of diverse organizations! Tune in to learn about her career dedicated to doing good in the political world.

This week's guest is not only a leader of Blue political organization at his college, Wake Forest University, but he is also a Campaign Manager! On this week's episode learn about what his experience working in campaigns has taught him, his advice for working in political organizing, and his tips for avoiding burnout.

Meet Emilee, an organizer and student at USC that is doing incredible work related to the for reproductive justice. On this episode, learn about her experiences setting up a Youth Advisory Council in California and promoting gender equity on her campus. Follow @DefendDemocracy on twitter to get involved with her organizing and to continue fighting for a more equitable world.

On this week's episode meet Kennaisiya L'Nia Miller! She is a dedicated activist from Florida that has been tackling equity issues head on. Tune into this episode to learn about the role that storytelling can play in organizing, the vital work of the Innocence Project, issues within our nation's criminal legal system, and strategies for self-care while doing political organizing.

On this week's episode, tune in to learn about Fernando Rocha Rosario! He is an activist in Mexico city that has done a lot of incredible work, including running for office. On this episode, he discusses his experience running for office as a young person, the importance of family and friends in supporting ones work, his belief in young people and what he learned in in his travels. He gives advice for how other young people can get involved in political activism.

Tune into today's podcast to learn about Mayana Torres! Mayana is a recent college graduate that is dedicated to advocating for a better world. Mayana talks about the connection between art and environmental activism, the important role of kindness in political organizing and self-care, and how she came to be involved in political organizing.

In this week's episode get to know Eve Goddard! Eve is a rising high school senior in Utah who has shown that young people can take action on important advocacy issues. In this episode, learn about Eve's creation of a Youth Advisory Council in Utah and the role that human to human connection played in its creation! Eve also talks about her aspiring career in the health field and the importance of believing in yourself.

Lichail Gaines is a student and a dedicated activist at Michigan State University! Lichail first got involved in politics living in Detroit, discussing the issues facing their community and being around community activism. Tune in to hear about their organization overarching love, serving their community in Michigan, their involvement in Blue Future's Generation Run program, and the importance of supportive friends.

On today's podcast you can hear the story of Mia who is actively involved with political organizing in Florida. She has worked with a variety of political campaigns and gun control advocacy groups. Listen to this episode to hear about the challenges and rewards of political organizing in states that currently have a Republican majority.

This weeks young organizer is Kevin Chisholm who has been doing political advocacy in Maryland, advocating for the right to vote, and believing in the importance of community engagement. Kevin is also planning to make positive change through a career in law. Tune in this week to learn about how to take action towards a legal career and Kevin's vision of contributing to positive change.

This week's podcast is about Dave Ruiz, a passionate organizer that started his interest in making change from the disparities he saw around his Chicago home. Since then, he has worked with Blue Future and the Georgia Democratic party. Tune in to learn more about Dave's story in organizing!

Camille is a dedicated organizer in California. Their advocacy journey started with research on microaggressions, and since then, they have put their research to use to make change in the world. Listen to this episode to learn more about Camille's journey and the power of research in political organizing.

On today's podcast, meet Ben Davis, one of the founders of Blue Future. He has had a long career in politics and is motivated to continue making change. Tune in to hear about his experience working with Blue Future, his work doing environmental advocacy, and his journey in political organizing.

Tune in today to hear about the work of Jeeva Senthilnathan! Jeeva Senthilnathan ran for office in 2020 when she was just 18 years old, and ever since, she has continued to fight for a better future. She is a mechanical engineer and an activist! Listen to this week's episode to learn about running a campaign, Jeeva's start in politics, and her vision for a future where we can all be free.

Jaelyn is a determined and experienced young organizer. Outside of working with Blue Future, she has worked with Advocates for Youth and as Campaign Finance Intern. Listen to this episode to learn about her experiences organizing, her belief in the power of young people, and her vision for a brighter future!

Join us this week to hear the story of Natalie Massimi! Natalie is a passionate young organizer that has been taking action on social issues for many years. Natalie has been making change on John Jay's campus and through her work on abolition and with Blue Future. Tune in to learn more about abolition and how this movement is working towards positive change!

Abigail Fisch is a passionate young advocate that has dedicated herself to political organizing and the causes she cares about. Tune in to hear about her work creating the Massachusetts coalition for youth advisory councils, producing the Voices for Human Needs podcast, and otherwise fighting for positive change. She also discusses the importance of valuing civic engagement and her experiences as a young person making a career of political organizing.

Rina Welch is a motivated young advocate for change. She has had a fulfilling career working with Blue Future, energizing political campaigns, and now working with Americans for Tax Fairness. Listen to this episode to hear about how she found her way in political advocacy and how our nation can create better systems that work for all Americans.

Join us this week to hear the story of Michael Nevett, a dedicated political organizer and change maker. Michael has been a persistent advocate for increased voting access, working with UPenn Democrats, Blue Future, and progressive political campaigns to stand up for Democracy and a more equitable world.

Christina is a dedicated organizer, advocating for voting rights and inspiring great change in her community! In this podcast, Christina share's how she organized at her university to make a more politically active student body, how she works with the ACLU to ensure voting access, and her dream of a more just future.

Meet another one of Blue Future's change makers, Maria Reynoso! Maria is the creator of We Vote VA, a groundbreaking political organization with the goal of informing voters about vitally important political issues. She shares how her personal story and immigrant family have impacted her life and work. Listen along to learn her story and how she is making a difference!

Welcome to Stride: Organizing with Purpose, Blue Future's podcast! Blue Future works to continuously engage, mobilize, and connect young people across race and place to progressive campaigns, equipping them with the resources, tools, skills, and network to be effective volunteers, organizers, and community leaders. In this pilot episode, meet Tamar Brundes-Krug, who is a college student, former intern with Blue Future, and a campaign manager for a local election! Learn about the values that motivate Tamar to do political organizing, the importance of local elections, and young people's vision for the future.