About Us

"Civics is more than a school subject taught from a textbook,
it is a way of life."

- Maurits Acosta

Virtutem Populo is a movement built by students, for students.

Founded by a high school freshman in June of 2022, we are committed to empowering youth through:

Advocating

Advocating for youth representation in government, community involvement, and active civic education.

Programming

Programming a variety of events and workshops to enhance student understanding and engagement in local government and civics.

Educating

Educating students on the processes of government and the importance of being involved civically in one’s community.

3 years. Over $95,000 raised. Over 30 corporate sponsors. 3,000+ students impacted. Dozens of programs. A growing network of young leaders.

Our Leadership

Meet the dedicated team driving this mission forward:

Executive Committee:

By the students, for the students. Virtutem Populo prides itself on being 100% student-led. 

Clint A. John, Jr., Executive Director
Lya Quintana, Deputy Director
Alexa Pla, Assistant Deputy Director
Alexa Valverde, Assistant Deputy Director
Christopher McClindon, Director of Education
Layla Jaime, Director of Advocacy
Sofia Hernandez, Director of Outreach
Sydney Carr, Director of Programming
Lucia Bring, Administrative Director
Gianna Michel, Administrative Director
Mateo Cisneros, Administrative Assistant
Isaura Valdes, Administrative Assistant
Daniel Navarrete, Finance Director
Sofia Thomas, Communications Director
Miranda Gonzalez, Social Media Manager
Juliana Ruiz, Student Engagement Director
Daniella Ordonez, Student Engagement Director
Jose Sojo, Executive Team Member
Julia Perez, Executive Team Member
Grace Mazzorana, Executive Team Member
Kylie Sowers, Executive Team Member

Board of Directors:

While Virtutem Populo prides itself on being 100% student-led, our organization would not be possible without these outstanding individuals who have helped us every step of the way.

Maurits E. Acosta, Founder and Chairman of the Board
Hailie Prieto, Vice Chair of the Board
Roberto Carmona, Director
Alyssa Leon, Director
Allyson Diaz-Rubio, Director
Daniel Nunez, Director
Roselyn Navarro, Director
Emma Sotero, Director