


Jayden
tU
Jayden Tu is a forward thinking advocate who believes that civic engagement and thoughtful policymaking have the power to create meaningful change. By fostering more participation in democratic processes, Jayden seeks to ensure policy decisions reflect the needs of everyone and address systemic challenges.
My Story
When Jayden started golfing for his school’s team, he was just going through the motions as more of a social activity. He wasn’t playing to get better, but because he had to show up. This lack of effort led to him not playing well enough to make the cut for the district golf tournament. One day, he saw his friend make his school’s varsity basketball team as a freshman. He knew how much work his friend had to do to accomplish this goal, and inspired by his relentless work ethic, Jayden decided to dedicate himself fully to improving his golf game. This shift in mindset from indifferent to committed allowed him to finally qualify for his district’s golf tournament. This experience helped Jayden understand the value of perseverance and dedication in achieving goals, lessons that continue to guide his actions.
Jayden’s passion for advocacy and creating meaningful change is reflected in his current pursuits. He is one of the founders of an app development club dedicated to creating apps with social impact, focusing on the potential for tech to address challenges faced in his community. He wrote an award-winning essay advocating for the regulation of dangerous forever chemicals. Due to his passion for topics such as business, economics, and finance, Jayden is an active member of his school’s FBLA club, in which he manages their social media and has qualified for nationals. This past summer, Jayden volunteered in China, where he taught underprivileged students subjects such as science, english, and crafts. This experience helped him realize the power of education as a tool for empowerment, and reinforced his commitment to creating solutions that uplift others. Apart from these activities, Jayden is deeply interested in policy, and researches the importance of democracy in the protection and expansion of rights. He also explores strategies to expand civic engagement, a crucial way of preserving democratic values.
In the future, Jayden hopes to attend a world class university to explore his passions at the intersection of business, economics and politics, using his knowledge and skills to better tackle societal issues.