Aaron John
Manhattan University
Bronx, NY
Program Year(s): 2025
Major(s): Psychology
Which issue(s) in NETWORK's An Economy for All policy agenda are you most passion about?: Food & Healthcare for All
Why are you serving with Y.A.L.L.?: While I am Canadian, my extensive international experience and my heritage of being born in Botswana, has given me a unique perspective on immigration and healthcare that I believe will be invaluable for this fellowship's focus in 2025.
Work Area(s):
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Advocacy from Campus to Capitol Hill
- March 2025–Led a lobby visit on Capitol Hill with Rep. Ritchie Torres’ (NY-15) office on budget reconciliation in regards to defunding detention and deportation.
- May 2025–Organized a campus vigil to pray for all impacted by detention and deportation.
- June 2025–Dropped off letter to Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on budget reconciliation in regards to defunding detention and deportation.
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Media Coverage
Y.A.L.L. students gather for a photo in the NETWORK offices.
From Left to Right: Jonathan, Aaron, Steven, and JC in Representative Neal's office after a congressional office visit.
Y.A.L.L. students gather for a photo in front of Capitol Hill before their lobby visits.
Axl, Baylee, Steven, and Aaron sit around the table with a staff member from Rep. Torres' office.