NosTerra Ventures: Turn Up & Turn Out: A Civic Education Fair

NosTerra Ventures is organizing Turn Up & Turn Out: A Civic Education Fair, an event aimed at inspiring and educating the next generation of voters and civic leaders. The fair promises interactive games, engaging panels with elected officials and experts, hands-on activities about voting and civic engagement, and opportunities to volunteer for the 2024 Election. Attendees can also expect to learn about key issues on the ballot, meet with local, state, and federal officials, and connect with organizations such as KQED Education, League of Women Voters, and CalMatters. This free event is designed for parents, students, alumni, teachers, and anyone interested in learning more about the democratic process.

The event will feature breakout sessions with great panelists. One of the breakout session will be "Beyond Voting: How and Why to Get Involved Locally" and will feature the following speakers:

- Yajaira Ortega, Senior Manager Policy & Equity, Thrive

- Mayor James Coleman, South San Francisco

- Colin Chu, SMC Youth Commissioner

- Noor Chowdhary, Chair SMC Youth Commission