Welcome to PIVOT
70+
Global Members
11
Countries
30+
US States
70+ members, 11 countries, 1 mission
Youth are directly impacted by policy but rarely have a seat at the table. PIVOT was created to address this disconnect by equipping young leaders with the tools to analyze, draft, and advocate for policy based on their lived experiences. We create nonpartisan solutions to our world's most pressing problems in a time of extreme polarization.
Our Programs
PIVOT Voices
A platform for youth to publish op-eds, articles, and research papers on issues they feel passionately about.
Read our articles →PIVOT Fellowship
A program empowering young leaders to design original, solutions-focused policy briefs and equipping them with the skills needed to share their ideas with real-world changemakers.
Learn more →Meet Our Founders
Arthur Hu
Co-Founder, Voices Director
A current Germantown Academy junior based in Philadelphia, Arthur is the captain of his school's debate team and is nationally ranked #35 in public forum, as well as sitting as the founder of PIVOT. Outside of PIVOT and debate, Arthur enjoys playing the saxophone, making it to All-State concert band in his junior year. His favorite artists are Laufey, W2E, and Rex Orange County. A fun fact about Arthur is that he won his 8th grade four corners championship and was awarded a bag of Jolly Ranchers.
Caleb Kurlantzick
Co-Founder, External Affairs Director
Caleb, 27', is an active activist and youth political leader, and the Co-Founder of PIVOT. He excels in debate, consistently placing in the top bracket at regional competitions. He also leads the news+politics sections of his school newspaper, The Quaker Quill. Outside of Academics, he leads youth engagement efforts for the Sierra Club Conservation Committee, where he is a voting member. He also leads a local legislative effort to outlaw confessions of minors made after the use of deceptive practices by police.
Saniya Yamin
Co-founder, Fellowship Director
Saniya Yamin is a high school junior from Virginia driven by a deep commitment to public policy, civil rights, and youth empowerment. As a youth advisor to her county’s Board of Supervisors, a campaign intern for Virginia’s gubernatorial race, and a board member of her local Young Democrats chapter, she actively shapes civic dialogue in her community. When she’s not working on policy, you can find her exploring new countries, hiking, baking, or listening to music.
Our Policy Focus Areas
Civil Rights
Advocating for equality, justice, and fundamental human rights for all.
Economics
Analyzing economic policies and their impact on communities.
Education
Promoting equitable access to quality education.
Environment
Addressing climate change and environmental sustainability.
Public Health
Improving health outcomes and healthcare accessibility.