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In my latest piece for Teen Vogue, I examine the White House's youth engagement strategy and how it's resonating with young Americans.

Happy Tuesday! In my latest piece for Teen Vogue, I examine the White House’s youth engagement strategy and how it’s resonating with young Americans. Check it out here.

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Beyond TikToking with high profile celebrities like the Jonas Brothers and Instagramming with Olivia Rodrigo, behind the scenes, the Biden-Harris administration has hosted in-person events — including summits at the White House — and held listening sessions with young leaders.

For the piece, I spoke with Hannah Bristol, who spearheads the Biden-Harris’s administration’s youth efforts, about how and if the White House has listened to young people’s concerns.

For their part, young leaders from groups like Voters of Tomorrow, Rise, and the YouthInGov coalition said they appreciate the opportunity to share their concerns with this White House, but would like to see more formal and institutionalized engagement.

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Rachel Janfaza @racheljanfaza

From TikToking with celebrities, to in-person events, and listening sessions behind the scenes, the White House has worked to include young Americans in its outreach. More on those efforts and how they’re resonating with young leaders for @TeenVogue.

teenvogue.comAre the White House’s Efforts to Connect With Young Americans Working?There’s been a push and pull between the White House and youth leaders.

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