Alumna Spotlight: Mara Martinez

Twenty-three-year-old Mara Martinez is an all-around Mikva veteran: she’s served on the Teen Health Council, shared conversations with Rahm Emanuel, and...

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In today’s society, young people are often underestimated and overlooked, but at Mikva Challenge, we firmly believe that students hold the key to our collective future. Through their activism, advocacy, and unwavering determination, they are driving positive change in our communities and shaping the world they want to inherit. #mikvachallenge #youthleaders #democracyisaverb

For 25 years, Mikva Challenge has stood as a beacon of hope and opportunity, amplifying the voices of our youth and championing their efforts to create a more just and equitable society. Through our programs and initiatives, we have cultivated a generation of leaders who are unafraid to speak truth to power, challenge the status quo, and advocate for meaningful change.

Join us as we celebrate this memorable milestone! Visit the link in our bio to learn more. #mikvachallenge #youthleader #annualreport #democracyisaverb

We’re one day away from our Public Safety Leadership Café! We're so excited to have youth advocates taking the lead in creating positive change in our communities. This event is all about empowering young leaders like you to drive discussions, share your insights, and work together on finding innovative solutions to the public safety challenges facing youth in Chicago. Meet us from 10:00am-2:00pm at BUILD, INC. 5100 W. Harrison, Chicago, IL 60644.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference and connect with other passionate changemakers! #mikvachallenge #publicsafety