Zev Shapiro Explained
Zev Shapiro (born Zev Dickstein) is an American student activist and social entrepreneur based in Cambridge, MA.[1] [2] [3] [4]
Shapiro was born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts.[5] He graduated from Cambridge Rindge and Latin School[6] and currently attends Harvard University.[7]
Shapiro acted as campaign manager for unsuccessful candidate Joyce Gerber in the 2013 Cambridge School Committee elections, at the age of eleven.[8] He has volunteered for the campaigns of Democratic politicians Elizabeth Warren, Ed Markey and Maura Healey.[3] [9] In 2014, he was invited to the State of the Union as Elizabeth Warren’s guest.[10] In 2018, Shapiro spoke in support of a Massachusetts civics education bill.[11] [12] In 2019, Shapiro launched Turnout, an app that aims to improve youth voter turnout (high school seniors and college students).[3]
Notes and References
- Web site: Janfaza. Rachel. Seven Young Activists to Watch Ahead of 2020 Elections. Teen Vogue. 14 August 2019 . en-us.
- Web site: Cambridge boy is (growing) up-and-coming operative - The Boston Globe. 2021-02-17. The Boston Globe. en-US.
- Web site: Janfaza. Rachel. This App Makes Organizing Easy for Teen Activists. 2021-02-17. Teen Vogue. 23 July 2019 . en-us.
- Web site: With Fifth Grade Over, Campaign Manager Can Focus On Winning. 2021-02-17. NPR. en.
- Web site: Cambridge boy is (growing) up-and-coming operative. 2021-02-17. The Boston Globe. en-US.
- Web site: Sponsorships allow for FOCRLS scholarships: $55,500 is gifted among 36 graduating seniors. 2021-12-04. Cambridge Day. 6 June 2020 . en-US.
- Web site: Zev Shapiro. 2021-05-09. Harvard.edu.
- Web site: 2013-09-01. Political Garanimal. 2021-02-17. Boston Herald. en-US.
- Web site: 2013-06-21. Meet The 11-Year-Old Campaign Manager Stumping For Cambridge Candidate. 2021-02-17. WGBH. en.
- Web site: Sen. Warren Bringing 11-Year-Old Campaign Supporter To Obama Speech. 2021-02-17. WBUR. 28 January 2014 . en.
- Web site: Lannan State House News Service. Katie. Students form bipartisan front in push for civics bill. 2021-02-17. The Daily News of Newburyport. 4 April 2018 . en.
- Web site: Program. Nick Neville, Boston University Statehouse. Mass. Senate passes civics education bill urged by students. 2021-02-17. Worcester Telegram. en.