100 REASONS TO VOTE
Vaishnavi Sriparan
🎙️ 📰 Journalism Student | Gen Z Civic Storyteller | Democracy Advocate
Meet Vaishnavi, a third year journalism student at Toronto Metropolitan University and a co-founder of 100 Reasons to Vote.
Vaishnavi's passion for journalism and civic engagement has led her to appearances on major news outlets like CBC and CP24 News, discussing the importance of youth participation in elections.
When she’s not behind the mic, Vaishnavi explores stories rooted in student life, culture, and community. Through her work, she aims to make media more accessible and reflective of the voices around her.
Shaaranki Kulenthirarasa
🎙️ 📰 Journalism Student | Gen Z Civic Storyteller | Cultural Connector
Meet Shaaranki, is a third-year journalism student at Toronto Metropolitan University and our other Gen-Z cofounder of 100 Reasons to Vote. Shaaranki is interested in all things and news, current events, politics and culture. As an aspiring journalist, Shaaranki it’s always looking for stories. She especially loves sharing the stories of those who feel underrepresented.
Her passion for civic engagement has also led Shaaranki to appearances on major news outlets like CBC and CP24 News, discussing why the youth vote counts.
Pamela Hackett
🎙️📚 Former CEO | Journalism Student | Gen Z Ally | Author of Manage to Engage
Meet Pam, a former global CEO who traded boardrooms for classrooms, enrolling as a journalism student at Toronto Metropolitan University. Driven by a passion to bridge the gap between leadership and youth engagement, she co-founded 100 Reasons to Vote alongside Vaishnavi and Shaaranki.
Recognizing that many young individuals are passionate about political issues yet hesitant to vote, Pam sought to create a platform that resonates with Gen Z.
Founder's Day
The day we said 'let's do it,' and agreed it was time to start 100 Reasons to Vote!
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100 Reasons to Vote is a student-led podcast aimed at mobilizing Gen Z voters through authentic storytelling and candid conversations. Through candid conversations and storytelling, the podcast aims to demystify democracy and inspire informed participation. Here's who's behind it: