ESP Biography

AARON TIAO, Stanford Freshman studying Public Policy

Major: Economics/Public Policy

College/Employer: Stanford

Year of Graduation: 2027

Brief Biographical Sketch:

Hi! My name is Aaron and I am a Freshman at Stanford passionate about government and civic engagement. My passion for teaching others stemmed from my role as President of Youth Creating Change (YCC), a social justice incubator that provides grassroots organizer trainings, mentorship, grant funding to student activists. I thoroughly enjoyed working with other students to empower them to create meaningful change in their communities, and I hope to do the same here.

Past Classes

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L8012: Creating Meaningful Change Through Civics + Advocacy in Splash Spring 2024 (May. 18 - 19, 2024)

These past few years have showcased unprecedented challenges to our democracy and beloved institutions. We are at a critical juncture in our nation’s history, where so many cherished democratic norms and institutions are under attack. In light of these circumstances, it is of the utmost importance that our youth understand both the importance of America's institutions and how to make meaningful change within them. The course will cover how activism interacts with the foundations of government and democracy. Through a brief lecture and engaging activities, students will investigate social justice movement case studies (ex. March for Our Lives campaign) and explore its connection to citizenship, democracy, political processes, and more. We hope the course will deepen students' understanding of civics, democracy, and activism, while empowering them to create change for themselves and their community.