Diversity and community service are integral components of Katie’s life. As a trilingual global citizen, she has served as an exchange student in Denmark, the Czech Republic, and Spain. To promote diversity and social inclusion, she founded Project Next Generation, an international youth civics organization. Katie, 18 years old, has mentored hundreds of middle schoolers across the globe and has served as a United Nations (U.N.) delegate in New York City on International Youth Day. She aspires to serve as a diplomat or United States Senator. Below, Katie reflects on her leadership experience and shares her perspective on what it takes to meaningfully engage young people as civic leaders and volunteers.