About Us

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

Virtutem Populo is a movement built by students, for students meaning Virtue To The People.

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

Core Values

Discover the main visions we entail to keep our mission of informing the youth on civic education going.

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 $115,000 raised. Over 40 corporate sponsors. 4,000+ 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. 

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Clint A. John, Jr., Executive Director
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Lya Quintana, Deputy Executive Director
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Sofia Hernandez, Chief Strategy Officer
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Alexa Valverde, Assistant Innovation Director
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Gianna Michel, Director of People and Culture
Robert Rojas, Director of Operations & Tech
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Sydney Carr, Director of Programming
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Mateo Cisneros, Director of Flagship Initiatives
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Christopher McClindon, Director of Education Programs
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Carolina Cuba, Director of Communications
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Sophia Tomas, Project Director: Strive305 Economic Fellowship
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Clara Strassnig, Finance Manager
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Miranda Gonzalez, Creative Director
Daniella Ordonez, Director of Outreach & Partnerships
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Grace Mazzorana, Administrative Lead
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Isaura Valdes, Administrative Associate
Camila Vasquez, Administrative Liaison

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