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Nathan Duguid is a Freshman at Rutgers University–Newark and a passionate advocate for equity in education and youth civic engagement. He is the founder of the Young Voters Association (YVA), a nonprofit organization that empowers young people aged 16-25 to engage in civic life through innovative tools for education and collaboration. He has extensive experience organizing community events, leading workshops, and collaborating with advocacy groups to address critical social issues like voter suppression, educational inequities, and racial justice. As a writer, speaker, and creative, Nathan uses his platform to champion equitable and holistic approaches to contemporary issues and amplify youth voices in policy-making.