Chyanne Swain
Bronx
Summary
Equity-focused student leader, researcher, and youth organizer passionate about educational justice, civic participation, and systems change for historically marginalized communities. Seeking to contribute to IHEP's mission through research, analysis, and advocacy that promotes postsecondary equity and generational opportunity for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, AANHPI, and low-income students.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Council Member
UNICEF USA National Youth Council
08.2025 - Current
- Advise national UNICEF campaigns on youth equity and access to education.
- Collaborate on youth-led initiatives promoting children's rights and global development goals.
Coalition Youth Member
DemocracyReady NY
2022 - Current
- Partnered with educators and state leaders to advance civic learning and education policy reforms.
- Interviewed the New York Commissioner of Education; contributed to planning Civic Learning Week.
Youth Engagement Director
Vote16NY
01.2024
- Led policy education and organizing campaigns for youth voting rights legislation.
- Conducted research, coordinated events, and created advocacy materials for legislative outreach.
Fellow
Digital Civics Academy
06.2025
- Researched the role of misinformation and tech policy in shaping civic discourse and educational equity.
- Created a digital literacy campaign focused on empowering youth with fact-based civic tools.
Board Director (Youth Representative)
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
01.2024
- Served on a governance board impacting programming for 22,000+ girls.
- Provided strategic input on youth engagement, equity, and leadership development.
Fellow
Yale Entrepreneurial Society
01.2023
- Developed a tech-based social impact concept addressing youth mental health disparities.
- Collaborated with student entrepreneurs and mentors on business modeling and pitch development.
Founder & CEO
STEMina
01.2024 - Current
- Created a comic book and media platform to promote girls in STEM and educational representation.
- Developed STEM storytelling resources for classrooms and community programming.
Fellow
Let Us Lead Fellowship
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Trained in youth political organizing, leadership development, and grassroots campaign strategies.
- Engaged in issue-based advocacy around education policy, civic participation, and racial justice.
- Co-led organizing efforts to elevate youth voice in local policy conversations.
Research Fellow
Don Lavoie Economic Fellowship
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Participated in cohort-based research and discussion on public policy and economic justice.
- Developed a civic equity research brief focused on education access and economic mobility.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy, Educational Equity, Political Science
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA05-2029
Skills
- Research & Policy: Literature reviews, policy briefs, education equity analysis
- Data & Tools: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, Zoom, Canva, Notion
- Tech & Coding: Python, HTML, CSS, basic JavaScript
- Advocacy & Organizing: Campaign planning, legislative outreach, grassroots mobilization
- Public Speaking & Writing: Presentations, blog posts, issue summaries, storytelling
- Project Management: Event coordination, youth programming, cross-functional collaboration
Awards
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing – Rising Star Award — 2024, Girl Up USA Mental Health Youth Champion Semifinalist — 2024, Taco Bell x Ashoka Changemaker Semifinalist — 2024, Scholastic Art & Writing Awards – Silver Key — 2023, Cardinal Spellman Circle S Leadership Award — 2024
Timeline
Youth Council Member
UNICEF USA National Youth Council
08.2025 - Current
Fellow
Digital Civics Academy
06.2025
Fellow
Let Us Lead Fellowship
01.2025 - 05.2025
Youth Engagement Director
Vote16NY
01.2024
Board Director (Youth Representative)
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
01.2024
Founder & CEO
STEMina
01.2024 - Current
Research Fellow
Don Lavoie Economic Fellowship
01.2024 - 01.2025
Fellow
Yale Entrepreneurial Society
01.2023
Coalition Youth Member
DemocracyReady NY
2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy, Educational Equity, Political Science
Mount Holyoke College
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