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Local and state elections are always happening, but they are not covered by the media as much as presidential elections are.

We often hear about changes happening at the national, state, and local levels, but what about on your school campus? Regardless of whether you’re in high school or college, there’s always a need for public service and leadership. There’s no need to wait until graduation to be an elected leader making change. Sometimes, the best person to help solve the problem is you! 

Content warning: Sexual assault Tani Ikeda is a filmmaker and activist who launched Survivor Love Letter in 2012 on the anniversary of her rape. In honor of her work supporting survivors, IGNITE has selected Tani as a Leader on Fire for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2021. 

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Content warning: Sexual assault

The rates of sexual violence are increasing every year, especially during states of emergency like the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many times, a number of these unfortunate incidences are unreported.

Content warning: Sexual assault IGNITE has selected the co-founders of SafeBAE as Leaders on Fire for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2021: Daisy Coleman, Charlie Coleman, Ella Fairon, Jada Smith and Shael Norris.

Content warning: Sexual assault Everyone should know the name Amanda Nguyen. Entrepreneur, activist, CEO, policy author and advocate, and general BOSS, Nguyen turned a personal experience into a fight for the rights of sexual assault survivors across America. IGNITE has selected Nguyen as a Leader on Fire for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2021 for her leadership of RISE and her work on the Sexual Assault Bill of Rights.

Content warning: Sexual assault April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Join IGNITE as we shatter the silence by featuring individuals who are tirelessly working to end sexual assault and support survivors. 

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Content warning: Sexual assault Maya Siegel (she/her/hers) is a 20-year-old entrepreneur, strategist, and activist. IGNITE has selected Maya as a Leader on Fire for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2021 for her leadership of Space to Speak.