Commonwealth Seminar

Commonwealth Seminar Event Recap! 🌟

We hosted a Gateway Cities Civic Engagement Training with community leaders and activists from the Lowell & Lawrence region. Conducted entirely in Khmer thanks to our incredible partners at the CMAA - Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association, the training focused on understanding state and local government structures, civic engagement processes, and strategies for advocacy and participation.

We were honored to hear from newly elected State Senator Vanna Howard, State Representative Tara Hong, and Lowell City Councilor Sidney Liang as they shared their experiences and insights with participants.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in strengthening civic leadership and community engagement across the region ✨ Thank you to MassINC for supporting this project!

✨ Recap: Shaping Our Future: Youth In Action Conference ✨

On Global Youth Service Day, young leaders, advocates, and changemakers came together at The Link in Kendall Square for a powerful day of dialogue, learning, and action centered around one important question: What’s your wish for America’s future? 🇺🇸

From engaging workshops and inspiring speakers to meaningful conversations on civic engagement, media, advocacy, and public service, participants explored how youth can shape stronger communities and a brighter future.

Thank you to all of our speakers, panelists, partners, and attendees who made this event impactful and inspiring, including Coalition for Anti-Racism and Equity (CARE), the Asian American & Pacific Islanders Commission, Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), and Youth Service America (YSA) and our incredible youth leaders and public service professionals.

Special thanks to:

🎤 Gilberto Calderin

🎤 Cristian Orellana

🎤 Anne Lizette Sta. Maria

🎤 Alicia Ridgley

🎤 Jaely Pereira

🎤 Isabela Pagan

🎤 Juliet D**g

🎤 Rep. Chynah Tyler

A special thank you to our MC and Commonwealth Seminar Board Member, Zachary Lyndel, for guiding the day’s conversations and helping create such an engaging and welcoming environment for all participants.

Together, we are empowering the next generation to lead, advocate, and take action. 💡