Lily Hardwick

Youth Engagement & Dei Advocate National Speaker @League of Women Voters

I joined my local New Jersey League of Women Voters chapter in 2018 when I was 14 years old. In 2022, I had the honor of speaking at their National Convention as one of the youngest presenters, where I addressed the lack of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies within the League and shared ideas for improvement. I also served as a New Jersey Voting Delegate, representing my league’s concerns at the Convention. Over the years, I became a League-Certified Moderator and Timekeeper for public forums and political debates, while also staying actively involved in voter registration drives and educational outreach. When I started college in 2023, I wanted to continue educating and working with the League, so I joined the Mid-Hudson League and spoke at the 2024 National Convention about ways to energize young voters.