Sophie Maes is an Editorial Intern at Global Citizen. She recently graduated from NYU Gallatin with a concentration in Urban Problem Solving, Sustainable Development, and Spanish. Sophie believes that civic engagement is essential for achieving more equitable social outcomes.
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