Ivy Enyenihi

What is a quote or saying you live by?

“Never let success get to your head, never let failure get to your heart.” This is an amazing quote to remember to be humble and to be okay with failure.

Why did you apply to become a League Leader?

I applied because I value education and wanted to start my journey in education advocacy.

What education policy or justice issue do you care about most and why?

I care most about equal quality education because I do not think where you live should dictate the quality of education you receive.

What is your superpower?

My superpower is empathy, I try to understand issues from every side.

What qualities do you admire in a leader?

I admire leaders who are connected to who they lead. If leaders can form genuine connections and have open communication so the people can be heard, then they are a good leader.

How do you hope to grow as a leader as a result of being a League Leader?

I hope to become more comfortable with leading roles and learn the behind the scenes of events. I also hope to become more educated in education policy so I can have meaningful conversations when the topic comes up.

Why should students join the EmpowerED Network?

Students should join the EmpowerED Network if they want to learn more about education policy and if they want to meet amazing people who are also education advocates.