Andrew Gillum - Founder, Young Elected Officials Network

As part of a greater movement with no real center or name, the Common Ground Youth Coalition is interviewing leading young change-makers to create a snapshot of what young people are doing for their generation nationally, and globally. The goal is to showcase young people from all walks of life who have been successful at making a change in the world, in any sector - public, private, political, religious, social, cultural, non-profit, etc. We hope that our collective work can demonstrate how youth can solve today's issues, work across traditional boundaries, and inspire others to do the same.

Andrew D. Gillum, a Florida A&M University graduate, former president of the Student Government Association, and first student member of FAMU's Board of Trustees was elected to the Tallahassee City Commission in February 2003, re-elected in August 2004 and August 2008. He has served as Mayor Pro Tem, Chairman--Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency and lead commissioner for the Long Range Community Based Planning and the Financial Viability in Government Committees. Andrew has championed several community initiatives including the Nims Middle School Digital Harmony Program, the Landlord/Tenant Mediation Program, and the Code Enforcement Amnesty Program.

Andrew is the National Director of Leadership Programs and the Young Elected Officials Network with People For the American Way Foundation. The YEO assists elected officials age 35 and under with leadership/personal development training and public policy support. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Schott Foundation for Public Education.

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[culheath]

Watch this guy...he has the chops and insights to become a political star with conviction and a purpose. I'm in central Florida and wish he was representing my area.