Isaiah S.: Commissioner of Rochester School Board

November 01, 2023 00:20:56
Isaiah S.: Commissioner of Rochester School Board
Simple Acts, Big Impact
Isaiah S.: Commissioner of Rochester School Board

Nov 01 2023 | 00:20:56

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Hosted By

Natalie Silverstein, MPH

Show Notes

At the age of 19, college sophomore Isaiah Santiago is one of the youngest elected officials in the United States. He is the Commissioner of the School Board in Rochester, New York. He started a program focused on providing mental health services to young people, and serves as a role model for youth around the state. Next Tuesday is election day. Let this episode serve as a reminder that everyone who can vote, should, and that we must give young people a seat at the table around discussions of education and mental health.

Follow Isaiah's journey on Instagram @isaiah_santiago_I

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