Navigating the messy middle between the truths of a chaotic and beautiful world, together.
About Us
J.D. Richmond
W.F. Twyman Jr.
W.F. Twyman Jr.
Finn tells me that if you've just met me, you'll know within 5 minutes that I lived in Myanmar growing up. In my defense, that was the watershed moment in my life. It defines me and was the springboard for me to study Chinese and go on to get several degrees in International Relations. My passion is helping people navigate cultures and t
Finn tells me that if you've just met me, you'll know within 5 minutes that I lived in Myanmar growing up. In my defense, that was the watershed moment in my life. It defines me and was the springboard for me to study Chinese and go on to get several degrees in International Relations. My passion is helping people navigate cultures and the diversity of truths in between, and I'm blessed that my passion is also my profession.
W.F. Twyman Jr.
W.F. Twyman Jr.
W.F. Twyman Jr.
Frequent collaborator, W.F. Twyman, Jr (aka Wink) is an author and former law professor. He has written essays and articles in many magazines including the National Black Law Journal, the Pennsylvania Lawyer, and the Intellectual Conservative. His self-published works are On the Road to Oak Lawn: Truth, Reconciliation and the Twymans (December 1, 2018) and Gotterdammerung (July 3, 2019).
Finn Gray
W.F. Twyman Jr.
Finn Gray
I am 17 years old and a Theatre Arts student at McCallum's Fine Arts Academy. I have a passion for basketball, track and acting. History and science are my favorite subjects.
Changemakers Summer Program
YAPA Changemakers camp will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and legislative literacy to be effective advocates, while having fun collaborating with other students with similar interests! Meet real policy makers, work on projects and make connections with influencers.
Besides interacting with all these inspiring guest speakers (link to guest speaker list), YAPA Changemakers summer session include lessons on
- Policymaking as science
- Local to state government functions and roles
- The role of data science in policymaking
- The role of data science in campaigning
- Unintended consequences in policymaking
- Viewpoint diversity and negotiation in policymaking
You will also work on a group project, which might focus on data analysis, effective writing, or campaigning on some selected issues. The 2-week summer session will end with a group presentation and award ceremony with a panel of elected officials.