In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Conner Mattox, a young leader passionate about education, environmental sustainability, and youth representation in politics. Connor shares his journey from a rural town in Virginia to being appointed as an advisor to the Virginia Department of Education and his experiences with the Coca-Cola Scholarship. He discusses the importance of community engagement, mental health initiatives in schools, and the challenges faced by rural students in accessing higher education. Connor emphasizes the need for youth voices in policy-making and offers valuable advice for aspiring leaders.
