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.
On empowering Black youth
Biography
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.
Key Achievements
- 01Built the Foundations of BYEN's Policy & Advocacy Department as National Policy Director
- 02Founder & Executive Director of Plays2Empower
- 03Selected as a Morgan Stanley HBCU Scholar at Spelman College
- 04Received the NAACP National Playwriting Award
Role
Director of Policy and Civic Engagement
Department
Policy & Advocacy
Education
Spelman College, Sophomore, Political Science