30 Under 30 Archives

Aviva Rosman’s Fight for the Well-Informed Voter

Rosman co-founded BallotReady, a non-partisan online voter guide with a mission to make it easier for voters to make informed choices throughout an entire ballot, not just the top-ballot race that gets the most media coverage.

Rosie Spinks

Victoria M. Rodríguez-Roldán’s Transgender Activism

Rodríguez-Roldán's efforts center on engaging with policymakers throughout Congress and various government agencies to help promote policies that will benefit the trans community.

Rosie Spinks

Jesse Reising’s Perseverance in the Face of Adversity

"Education can help harness veterans' patriotic energy in ways that improve our nation," says Reising, who is on our list of the top 30 thinkers under 30.

Avital Andrews

Sam Pressler’s Cathartic Comedy

Pressler founded the Armed Services Arts Partnership, a non-profit that provides free arts programming for veterans and their families to express their experiences.

Avital Andrews

Tamara Patton’s Focus on Nuclear Disarmament

As a Ph.D. at Princeton University, 28-year-old Patton studies arms control and disarmament issues with a particular focus on the role of virtual reality.

Rosie Spinks

Alexander Peysakhovich’s Theory on Artificial Intelligence

Peysakhovich's interdisciplinary work is driven by his deep interest in understanding decision-making—both human and machine.

Avital Andrews

Daquan Oliver’s Definition of Entrepreneurial Success

"One of the philosophies I live by is embracing chaos—or the idea that chaos is just tragedy plus opportunity," says Oliver, who is on our list of the top 30 thinkers under the age of 30.

Rosie Spinks

Sara Minkara’s Vision for a More Inclusive World

Initially focusing on Lebanon, where her parents are from, Minkara worked with children who had been overlooked by society owing to their visual impairments.

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Bernadette Lim’s Grassroots Feminism

Lim's non-profit, Women SPEAK, cultivates mentorship among young women over subjects like positive body image, healthy relationships, media literacy, and leadership.

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Michael Li’s Fascination With the Human Mind

Even while rubbing shoulders with Nobel laureates—and standing next to Neil deGrasse Tyson—Li maintains a youthful wonder and humility that will serve him well.

Rosie Spinks