THE A.C.E.
COLLECTIVE
Action,Connection,Education
The A.C.E. Collective
Making friends, exchanging ideas, making change.
How did we get here?
Not feeling confident in our argument for something we care about. Looking to get involved in local government. Wanting to empower our friends that change is possible. Looking to challenge our point of view. Wanting to do more than yelling into the void of Twitter. Interested in political or social events to expose yourself to. Hesitant to walk into an event alone, especially if heavy and dense topics are up for discussion. Looking to find your voice. Wanting to just do more. Not sure where to start.
Some of these are our stories. Some of these are stories of friends. Cue, A.C.E. This is a place for you to start. We will dismantle barriers to civic engagement that young people face through our three pillars of Connection, Education, and Action. Making new friends to break bread and unpack social issues with. Coming up with interdisciplinary solutions from young, bright minds in the Greater Boston Area. Formulating ideas, honing our political voices, demanding structural change and a seat at the table. Here. Here is where we rectify the past, mold the present, and create the future we want to see.
No political experience required, just an understanding that things can be better, a desire for change, and the willingness to do the legwork to make it happen. Ready? Go ahead. Start where you are.
Meet our team
Madison Crosby
Coordinator
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Joe flaherty
Researcher
2020 Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Maine. Double majored in History and Political Science and double minored in Canadian Studies and International Affairs. Pancake and Pilot G2 Pen enthusiast.
kavi
Kaushik
Researcher
2020 graduate from Boston University, studying biology & women gender and sexuality studies. Loves cooking vegan food, taking naps, and embroidery.
Priyanka
ray
Researcher
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Sara
Segal
Social Media Manager
Junior at Boston University studying Film & TV. Avid TikTok user. Enjoys making posts because she likes shapes and colors.
Erin Thomas
Researcher
Recent graduate of Boston University with a B.S. in Computer Engineering. Loves all things outdoors.
Briana D'Amelio
Social Media Manager
Summa cum laude graduate of Suffolk University. Double majored in Applied Legal Studies and Public Relations. Current Juris Doctor Candidate at Suffolk University Law School.
Jess
frith
Researcher
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lucy
levin
Coordinator
2020 journalism graduate from Boston University. Works with teen journalists as a Youth Program Associate for WriteBoston.
andrea
royo
Director
Summa cum laude graduate of Suffolk University where she studied psychology and business. Works at John Snow Inc, a public health nonprofit organization. Enjoys nature, running, and dancing.
francesca
sotomayor
Coordinator
Recent graduate from Boston University with a degree in Psychology. Works for the Italian Home for Children as a teacher's assistant. Love to thrift in Allston and speaking her mind.
meghan volcy
Director
Researches for the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy, holds a B.A. in Political Science and minor in Sociology. Lover of civic engagement, community, Little Women (2019), field hockey, and french fries.