American democracy often excludes youth, despite public policy significantly impacting their lives. Young people possess powerful, dynamic voices ready to contribute to policymaking. It's time to

American democracy often excludes youth, despite public policy significantly impacting their lives. Young people possess powerful, dynamic voices ready to contribute to policymaking. It's time to challenge negative perceptions and redefine inclusivity to ensure youth are fully represented.

Amanda Schuerman, an 18-year-old community activist from Gilbert, Arizona, exemplifies this call for change. She serves as Southwest Regional Director for March For Our Lives and Captain of her Speech and Debate team, planning a career in nonprofit law. This talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

The recent AskNature Hive Live Conversation with Erin Rovalo and Amanda Sturgeon explored biomimicry, biophilia, and the built environment. They discussed how nature-inspired design creates

The recent AskNature Hive Live Conversation with Erin Rovalo and Amanda Sturgeon explored biomimicry, biophilia, and the built environment. They discussed how nature-inspired design creates sustainable, health-promoting spaces.

Erin Rovalo, a PhD and Director of Education at the International Living Future Institute, also serves on The Biomimicry Institute Board. Amanda Sturgeon is CEO of The Biomimicry Institute, an award-winning architect and author.

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Amanda and Laurène developed an initiative accelerating Switzerland's Circular Economy Transition. This replicable model emphasizes collaborative impact, challenging everyone to act towards a

Amanda and Laurène developed an initiative accelerating Switzerland's Circular Economy Transition. This replicable model emphasizes collaborative impact, challenging everyone to act towards a more sustainable future.

At Impact Hub, Laurène leads the Circular Economy Transition, building community and supporting circular entrepreneurs. Amanda, founder of Impact Hub Geneva & Lausanne, initiated this effort, creating an ecosystem that connects diverse stakeholders. Both aim to leverage collaboration to address urgent global problems like climate change.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman performed her original poem, "The Gathering Place."

She presented it at the 2017 Social Good Summit, held at the 92nd Street Y in New York City on

National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman performed her original poem, "The Gathering Place."

She presented it at the 2017 Social Good Summit, held at the 92nd Street Y in New York City on September 17.

This discussion focuses on women's economic empowerment in the Pacific, featuring Amy Luinstra (International Finance Corporation), Joanne Crawford (International Women's Development Agency), and

This discussion focuses on women's economic empowerment in the Pacific, featuring Amy Luinstra (International Finance Corporation), Joanne Crawford (International Women's Development Agency), and Amanda Donigi (Stella Magazine, PNG). Luinstra is involved with Papua New Guinea's Business Coalition for Women, the Pacific's first organization of its kind.

Globally, women earn less than men, are half as likely to hold full-time jobs, and their incomes are 10-30% lower. Only 24% of senior management roles worldwide are held by women. Journalist Auskar Surbakti moderates this discussion, originally published on June 30, 2014.