Our Leadership
Meet the dedicated team of leaders who guide the Black Youth Empowerment Network's mission and vision — organized by the departments that keep BYEN moving.
Develops initiatives that empower youth through violence prevention, policy formulation, and strategic advocacy.
National Team MemberJordan Fischer
Director of Policy and Civic Engagement
Jordan Fischer is a Sophomore at Spelman College majoring in Political Science. As Director of Policy and Civic Engagement, she brings a wealth of experience in policy formulation and advocacy.
Empowering Black youth means equipping them with the knowledge, resources, and platforms to advocate for themselves and shape the future they want to see. It means recognizing that talent and ambition exist in every community, but opportunity is not always distributed equally. True empowerment is about removing barriers, expanding access, and ensuring Black youth are not only prepared to enter spaces of leadership but are also confident enough to redefine those spaces.