TRC Changemakers

We serve one another and youth who live/learn in Wake County and beyond through creating a space safe and healthy environment with hopes of expanding to create change that constantly uplifts the greater community. Our goals include:

  • Making a physical safe space for youth to come and have access to resources and support not always accessible to them.
  • Engaging in year-long impact projects focused on community engagement and hands-on learning experience to meet needs of our communities. The 2025-2026 impact teams include:
    • Advocacy & Organizing
    • Community Care & Healing
    • Policy & Systems Change
  • Educating other youth to advocate for a stronger and more connected community.

Aaliyah

Aaliyah, Class of 2028, has been a Changemaker since Fall 2025. With passions in racial justice, immigrant rights, and climate change, Aaliyah is a part of the 2025-2026 Policy & Systems Change Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Aaliyah likes listening to music, drawing, trying new things, and playing games on her Switch.

Anaya

Anaya, Class of 2028, has been a Changemaker since Summer 2025. With passions in racial justice, mental health, and climate justice, Anaya is a part of the 2025-2026 Community Care & Healing Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Anaya is involved with her school's student council, marching band, and has four brothers and sisters.

Angie

Angie, Class of 2026, has been a Changemaker since Summer 2025. With passions in immigration, public policy, and racial justice, Angie is a part of the 2025-2026 Policy & Systems Change Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Angie enjoys being an advocate for immigration rights, being the oldest of three siblings, and wants to be a lawyer one day.

Britany

Britany, Class of 2026, has been a Changemaker since Fall 2025. With passions in immigration, rights mental health, and racial justice, Britany is a part of the 2025-2026 Policy & Systems Change Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Britany enjoys watching movies, playing soccer, crafts, and puzzles.

Cameron

Cameron, Class of 2029, has been a Changemaker since Summer 2025. With passions in racial justice, gun safety, and gender rights, Cameron is a part of the 2025-2026 Advocacy and Organizing Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Cameron is a part of teen perfection, likes to shop, and eating pasta.

Charunethra

Charunethra (Charu), Class of 2027, has been a Changemaker since Summer 2025. With passions in women's rights, immigration rights, and racial justice, Charu is a part of the 2025-2026 Advocacy and Organizing Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Charu loves chatting with others, watching k-drama shows, and learning more about leadership.

Dayana

Dayana, Class of 2028, has been a Changemaker since Fall 2025. With passions in economic justice and immigrant rights, Dayana is a part of the 2025-2026 Healing & Community Care Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Dayana likes to paint, listen to music, and watch K Dramas.

Faith

Faith, Class of 2027, has been a Changemaker since Summer 2025. With passions in prison reform, reproductive rights, and educational access, Faith is a part of the 2025-2026 Advocacy and Organizing Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Faith enjoys being outgoing, hardworking, and working with TRC.

Haiden (Peer Mentor)

Haiden, Class of 2027, has been a Changemaker since Summer 2024. With passions in student wellness, and global equality, Haiden is a part of the 2025-2026 Advocacy and Organizing Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Haiden enjoys hanging out with friends and family, and going out to eat.

Ishani

Ishani, Class of 2027, has been a Changemaker since Summer 2025. With passions in healthcare equity, racial justice, and gender equality, Ishani is a part of the 2025-2026 Community Care and Healing Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Ishani enjoys hanging out with friends, watching shows, eating new foods, and playing sports.

Jasira

Jasira, Class of 2026, has been a Changemaker since Fall 2025. With passions in reproductive rights, immigration rights, and freedom of speech, Jasira is a part of the 2025-2026 Advocacy and Organizing Impact Team. Outside of TRC Jasira likes to eat food and is competitive.

Jeffrey (Peer Mentor)

Jeffrey, Class of 2027, has been a Changemaker since Summer 2024. With passions in gender equality, racial justice, and educational equality, Jeffrey is a part of the 2025-2026 Community Care & Healing Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Jeffrey enjoys playing basketball.

Jordan (Peer Mentor)

Jordan, Class of 2027, has been a Changemaker since Summer 2024. With passions in immigration rights and racial justice, Jordan is a part of the 2025-2026 Policy & Systems Change Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Dameron enjoys playing football.

Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn, Class of 2028, has been a Changemaker since Fall 2025. With passions in climate change, animal cruelty & abuse issues, and homelessness, Kaitlyn is a part of the 2025-2026 Policy & Systems Change Impact Team.

Kelsi

Kelsi, Class of 2026, has been a Changemaker since Fall 2025. With passions in climate change, immigrant rights, and gun safety, Kelsi is a part of the 2025-2026 Healing & Community Care Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Kelsi likes watching funny and fantasy movies and being in band.

Lema

Lema, Class of 2026, has been a Changemaker since Fall 2025. With passions in racial justice, immigrant rights, and gender equality, Lema is a part of the 2025-2026 Advocacy and Organizing Impact Team.

Madeline

Madeline, Class of 2028, has been a Changemaker since Summer 2025. With passions in mental health, women's rights, and racial justice, Madeline is a part of the 2025-2026 Advocacy and Organizing Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Madeline likes art, animals, and pursuing lots of hobbies.

Makayla

Makayla, Class of 2028, has been a Changemaker since Summer 2025. With passions in racial equality, mental health, and educational access, Makayla is a part of the 2025-2026 Community Care & Healing Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Makayla likes playing flag football for her school, listening to music, and the color, purple.

Marelys

Marelys, Class of 2027, has been a Changemaker since Fall 2025. With passions in mental health, climate change, and immigrant rights, Marelys is a part of the 2025-2026 Policy & Systems Change Impact Team.

Milisia

Milisia (MiMi), Class of 2026, has been a Changemaker since Summer 2023. With passions in racial equity, teen mental health, and poverty, MiMi is a part of the 2025-2026 Advocacy and Organizing Impact Team. Outside of TRC, MiMi likes to dance, listen to music, and learn new languages.

Ni'Kiyah

Ni'Kiyah, Class of 2026, has been a Changemaker since Summer 2025. With passions in racial justice, mental health, and educational equity, Ni'Kiyah is a part of the 2025-2026 Policy and Systems Change Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Ni'Kiyah likes to study science, listen to SZA, and likes the color, green.

Roxanne

Roxanne, Class of 2027, has been a Changemaker since Fall 2025. With passions in immigrant rights, climate change, and educational equity, Roxanne is a part of the 2025-2026 Policy and Systems Change Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Roxanne likes food!

Saja (Peer Mentor)

Saja, Class of 2026, has been a Changemaker since Summer 2023. With passions in racial justice, climate change, and immigrant rights, Saja is a part of the 2025-2026 Policy and Systems Change Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Saja likes to read and watch shows.

Selah

Selah, Class of 2026, has been a Changemaker since Summer 2025. With passions in educational access, healthcare access, and poverty, Selah is a part of the 2025-2026 Policy and Systems Change Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Selah likes to watch anime and k-dramas, and play sports.

Shrimathi

Shrimathi (Shri) Class of 2027, has been a Changemaker since Fall 2025. With passions in reproductive justice, racial justice, and food security, Shri is a part of the 2025-2026 Community Care and Healing Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Shri likes watching movies, playing games, and eating food.

Sumaya

Sumaya, Class of 2026, has been a Changemaker since Fall 2025. With passions immigrant rights, health & wellness, and gender equality, Sumaya is a part of the 2025-2026 Advocacy & Organizing Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Sumaya likes to read and watch movies.

Tristan

Tristan, Class of 2028, has been a Changemaker since Summer 2025. With passions in racial justice, mental health access, and educational access, Tristan is a part of the 2025-2026 Community Care and Healing Impact Team. Outside of TRC, Tristan likes bowling, animals, and the color, blue.