Yvania Rubio (she/her/ella) is a Political Science and Sociology student with a minor in Business at The University of California of San Diego. Raised in Tijuana, Ensenada, Los Angeles, and Southeast San Diego, she currently resides in La Jolla for her undergraduate studies. Ms. Rubio participates in youth empowerment and professional development through her positions as a Youth Commissioner for the city of San Diego, San Diego County Youth Sector leader, community volunteer through Youth Will nonprofit, as well as the Assistant Project Director for the Youth Voter Engagement Project with Our Time To Act. Ms. Rubio has also acquired a position as a paid intern position under the tutelage of a District Attorney with the Superior Court of San Diego County. Through which Ms. Rubio had the opportunity to observe judicial, criminal, and juvenile proceeding, her initiatives are driven with the intent of providing opportunities for youth to explore their strengths and tailor them to improve society in their own authentic way. Ms. Rubio also wishes to help youth like herself learn how to converse with people who have differing opinions and reach constructive consensus.