RESHAPING THE FUTURE
Reshaping the Future
Empowering Students Through
Represenation
About the Founder
Darianny Bautista
"As a first-generation college student hailing from a low-income, underserved background, I encountered numerous challenges while pursuing my education. Originally from a community college in New Jersey, I faced the daunting struggles of poverty and homelessness before finding a new home at George Washington University. Undeterred by adversity, I have not only earned an honors Associate degree in political science and continued to excel academically but have become a leading voice for change in the realm of pageantry and politics as a nationally recognized pageant titleholder, Legislative Youth Representative, United States Senate Awardee, and model.
Drawing from my experiences, I launched "Reshaping the Future" in 2021. Through this endeavor, I've spoken to students in youth groups, after school programs, and schools spanning kindergarten through college across New Jersey, New York , and Pennsylvania and I am now expanding to D.C. and the DMV area. Centering on inclusivity, positive affirmation, and youth leadership, I empower students to overcome obstacles, nurture self-assurance, and kindle an authentic enthusiasm for learning through interactive activities and dynamic dialogues. I share my story to empower students, encouraging them to believe in their limitless potential and showcasing that they too can achieve anything they set their minds to accomplish. By accentuating the significance of representation, students— especially young women— find in me a role model that mirrors their diversity, further igniting their desire for success. "
Objective
Empowering Students
As an underserved first-generation college student, I know firsthand the impact and significance that representation can make in the lives of students around the world. Drawing from my own experiences I conduct visits to public schools and engage students in age-appropriate active conversations and activities that foster a dynamic and inclusive environment, allowing them to connect personally with the stories I share.
Advocacy for Equitable Education
The U.S. struggles with achieving fair education attainment due to factors like unequal funding, systemic biases , and limited access to resources for certain socioeconomic groups. Discriminatory policies and practices hinder educational progress, and disparities in early childhood education and support systems widen the educational gap. To address these issues, a comprehensive approach is needed to eliminate systemic inequalities, improve resource distribution, and ensure all students have equal access to quality education and opportunities. Through my role as the representative of District 29 at the New Jersey legislative Youth Council, I use my interactions with students and school boards to fuel my policy research and advocacy for equitable education reform. This has been essential to my success in promoting equitable education.
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