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OLIVIA ANDERSON, SIMPSON COLLEGE

“The NCLTS was one of the highlights of my college career. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet other inspiring and passionate college students from around the country. I was able to learn voter engagement strategies from my peers and brainstorm ways to best carry on the legacy of Andrew Goodman.”

BRENDA COROMINA, MIAMI DADE COLLEGE – KENDALL CAMPUS

“As I am fairly new to the Vote Everywhere program I was not sure what to expect upon joining the team or flying across the country to train with them. Given the nature of this organization however, and the intensity and passion behind Andy’s story, I was definitely ready to feel challenged. I walked away feeling inspired by the wonderful work surrounding this fight and the dedication behind the team I am grateful to be a part of. I can’t wait to see what this year holds.”

ANNA DEL CASTILLO, TUFTS UNIVERSITY

“There aren’t many opportunities in life when you’re able to surround yourself with 43 incredibly diverse and outgoing students from across the country who share a common passion for social justice and civic engagement. The National Civic Leadership Training Summit provided us with space and resources to engage in meaningful yet challenging discussions about democracy and the power of young voters. From collaborating with AGF staff and Ambassadors to create a strategic plan for my campus, to sitting around a campfire talking about ways to cultivate my inner power, to marinating in the wisdom shared with me by activists from the civil rights movement, to forming friendships with my peers, I can honestly say that the NCLTS was one of the most meaningful leadership conferences that I have ever attended. As a rising senior and leader of the Vote Everywhere team at Tufts, I feel confident and excited to kick off the school year because I know that I have a support system, or as we like to say, an armadillo army, there to challenge me, encourage me, and offer me inspiration whenever I need it. Thank you for this incredible opportunity.”

ABREE DOMINGUEZ, UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO

“While at the NCLTS I was able to collaborate with like-minded students on ways to organize and mobilize our peers to become more civically engaged within our campus community. As an Ambassador the summit gave me the additional tools that I will need to have a success year and I have no doubt that my goals will be met.”

SARAH FUNES, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – BERKELEY

“Having been to all three summits I can say that this one was incredibly special. The program has grown so much but the heart has stayed consistent. We are all there for the right purpose.”

STEPHEN GROVER, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

“Attending the NCLTS gave me a chance to learn from my fellow Ambassadors, and inspired me to continue carrying out the legacy of Andy Goodman. Hearing the other Ambassadors’ experiences on their campuses gave me new ideas about how to overcome problems I face at the University of Alabama. Working to promote voter rights and social justice can be a difficult job, but with a team like this rooting for me, I feel prepared for any challenge I might face.”

ERICK JENKINS, EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

“Being at the NCLTS was surreal. Meeting students that are working just as hard as me to make their institutions more voter friendly is nothing less than inspiring. Not only that, but David’s first hand account of Andrew Goodman gave me chills and motivated me to work harder on my campus.”

KATHERINE LIMING, UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON

“I wish everyone could meet the people that gather at The Andrew Goodman Foundation’s NCLTS every year. These incredible college students are the ones that inspire me on a day-to-day basis to continue my work as a Vote Everywhere Ambassador. Their stories of struggle, resilience, and ability to create waves of change on their college campuses and beyond is exhilarating and motivating. In this space, we are able to connect with AGF staff and Ambassadors and share ideas and solutions on topics ranging from small campus events to changing state laws. This summit provides me the mindset and heart-set to begin the next school year with passion and gusto.”

BRIAN LUDEMANN, SUNY GENESEO

“The National Civic Leadership Training Summit was an incredible experience. The Project Managers and other members of the Andrew Goodman foundation taught me an abundance of skills that will help me promote Civic Engagement and keep the on campus polling site on my campus. Networking with other Vote Everywhere Ambassadors has also inspired me to fight even harder for voter equality”

MEGAN NEWSOME, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

“The fire in me is reignited every year with the power of this summit thanks to the comprehensive training sessions and bonds made with such inspiring change-makers. My personal favorite part was exploring the balance between activism and art, and I can’t wait to take that lesson back with me to the University of Florida’s campus. It has been easy to get bogged down by the stress of school, work, research, money . . . but now, I can look back to this Summit and find motivation any time I need a boost. This is going to be an amazing year, I can guarantee it.”