That’s a fair question — and honestly, the right one to ask. You should always be mindful of where your information comes from. While I’m still an undergraduate, I’m finishing early (December 2025) with a double-major in Economics and History, both focused on policy. I’ve also received a research fellowship, studied Political Economics and Policy Research & Analysis, and conducted projects on topics ranging from child welfare to federal governing structures.

More than titles, though, what I bring is a commitment to clarity. I approach policy as a civically engaged citizen first, and my goal with CivicSyntax is to help others feel confident doing the same.

A civic agent is someone who engages with public life thoughtfully — aware of the institutions that shape policy, attentive to the interests of others, and strategic in balancing those interests with their own.

This doesn’t always mean marching in the streets or shouting through a megaphone. While activism can be powerful, being a civic agent isn’t about constant resistance — it’s about understanding how systems work and finding ways to participate in them effectively. At its core, civic agency is about knowledge, care, and the ability to act with purpose in the public sphere.

Turning big ideas into everyday action can be tricky. That’s why I suggest focusing on just one core concept at a time. Each lesson is designed to be manageable, with practical takeaways built in. By giving yourself a day to sit with the idea, reflect on it, and try it out in real life, the knowledge has space to stick — and to make a difference.