Environmental ChangeMaker and former Needham High student Emma Curry's award-winning "Save the Bees" public art.

Social Justice ChangeMaker & City of Boston Youth Poet Laureate Anjalequa Leynneyah Verona Birkett.

Ability ChangeMaker and Founder of The Born to Run Foundation Noelle Lambert.

Anti-Racist ChangeMaker and Lexington High student Phoebe composed and produced the song and music video "We are Proud to be Asian."

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• Throughout 2026, young journalists (K-12) will research and interview local ChangeMakers like those featured above and below.  We will continue to add to our spotlights throughout the year and we welcome your input and ideas! 

• Guided by (free) coaching from local teachers, authors, artists and journalists, students will develop life skills and life lessons, while honing their storytelling and public speaking skills.  See the examples in this section from our 2018-2026 coaching.

• Click on the pix above and below to learn about our 2026 ChangeMakers and then get started on your own with our free, independent coaching guide. 

• Or, have your family, school, after-school program or companhy contact us and we will work with them to develop a safe-coaching-partnership!  ​

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Ability ChangeMaker Jake Thibeault. Graduate of Milton Academy, Freshman @ Babson. Founder of TBO14Tough Foundation.

Social Justice ChangeMaker Max Suprenant. Founder of Catching Joy Foundation.