The Youth Platform for Political Economy

Alix Mellin grew up in Rio de Janeiro surrounded by opportunity, yet increasingly aware of how much of her country exists beyond her daily life. Alix Mellin: Youth4Truth's Brazil Ambassador Introduction Brazil is often described through extremes. Wealth and poverty. Safety and risk. Opportunity and limitation. But for many young people, these contrasts are not abstract. They are visible, daily, and often uncomfortable to confront. Alix grew up in a part of Rio where access to

Farida grew up in an Egypt most people misunderstand, modern and full of unheard youth voices.

Ruikai Peng on curiosity, hacking, and how young people shape the digital world. Ruikai Peng: Black Hat USA's Youngest Speaker Introduction Ruikai Peng is a 16 year old cybersecurity researcher from China who has already been profiled by Bloomberg for his work in hacking and artificial intelligence. At just 15, he became the youngest speaker ever at Black Hat, one of the most well known cybersecurity conferences in the world. His journey began at age 12, when he hacked his mi

Turning Point organizer Michael Mounsey on truth, courage, and what comes after Charlie Kirk. Michael Mounsey: Youth4Truth's USA Ambassador Introduction Michael Mounsey is a high school student who started his own Turning Point USA chapter before the assassination of Charlie Kirk. What began as a way to bring students together around patriotism and civic engagement has now taken on new weight in the wake of Kirk’s death. On September 10, 2025, Kirk, founder of Turning Point a