Gen Y taking charge of political destiny
Category: Keeping Up With Gen Y
July 21, 2010 | BY Tamara Bell
Jaime Salazar
In today’s episode, Keeping Up with Gen Y talks to three politicos-in-training about how the next generation can take charge of their political destiny right now.
Jaime Salazar, a recent graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, and Aylin Saribudak, a senior at the university, are spending the summer learning the ins and outs of political campaigns at Mark Strama’s Campaign Academy in Austin. Brad Burnett, also a senior at the university, graduated from the academy in 2008.
The trio discusses why it’s important for young people to be engaged in the political process. It shouldn’t come as a big surprise that they believe social media play a key role in engaging young people in the process. But, they are also the first to admit that working towards a better tomorrow requires a commitment that goes beyond supporting a specific candidate. Affecting positive change in government and communities doesn’t happen through campaign slogans, but rather individuals banning together to make a difference.
Aylin Saribudak
Brad Burnett
You can listen to the show below. And check out our Page on WomensRadio Network for more information about the show and our guests.
Tags: Campaign Academy, featured, Gen Y, Keeping Up with Gen Y, political campaigns, Tamara Bell
About the Author
Tamara Bell: Tamara Bell is the editor of Y Gen Out Loud. She began her journalism career as a reporter in Dallas, Texas. A few years later, she moved into politics and government, working for both Democratic and Republican members of the Texas Legislature. When not working on Y Gen, Tamara is a lecturer in the Advertising Department at The University of Texas at Austin. Tamara has a B.A. in Journalism from Texas A&M University and a Ph.D. in Journalism from The University of Texas at Austin.
