Yale Politics Initiative 2023-2024 Team
Olivia Lombardo - YPI Co-Director
Olivia (she/her) is a junior in Morse College majoring in Political Science. Outside of YPI, she is involved with the law journal and student government. Olivia is passionate about expanding access to legal services for underserved clients. You can find her grabbing a scallion schmear bagel at Olmo or working out at PWG!
Linda Youn - YPI Co-Director
Linda Youn is a junior in Benjamin Franklin College double majoring in political science and economics. She is from Los Angeles, CA and is interested in studying political economy especially in regards to inequality. In her free time she enjoys trying different restaurants around New Haven with her friends and playing the guitar. She hopes to bring a diverse group of speakers to campus this year through YPI!
Ava Jenkins - Operations Director
Ava (she/her) is a sophomore in Saybrook college majoring in History with a certificate in French. She is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and loves college basketball. In addition to YPI, Ava is involved in Bridges ESL and the Yale Undergraduate Hedge Fund Association. You can often find her running to Commons to grab some pesto pasta!
Casey Lewis - Logistics Director
Casey (he/him) is a sophomore in Timothy Dwight College majoring in African-American studies with a concentration in political science. Outside of YPI, Casey enjoys committing his time to other political and social justice organizations. Casey is passionate about working to create a more equitable and just society. He enjoys listening to music and trying new restaurants around New Haven in his free time.