Tiana Day

Tiana Day, 21, is a globally recognized activist and social entrepreneur. At 17, she organized California's largest Black Lives Matter march across the Golden Gate Bridge in 2020, leading her to found Youth Advocates for Change, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring youth activism through education, art, and social justice.

Youth Advocates for Change has since impacted over 700 students, creating safe spaces for young people using film, photography, and journalism for social impact. Tiana raised $30,000 for a scholarship fund for Black youth, was named the 2020 "CNN Hero of the Year, Young Wonder", an "Impact Warrior" by the Golden State Warriors, and recognized by the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women for her activism.