She is passionate about mitigating education, healthcare, and foreign policy issues. Beyond Youth in Policy, Annika is deeply involved in advocacy and government. She serves as a National Youth Advocate for the YMCA, where she represents New Jersey’s interests at National Advocacy Day and a Legislative Intern for New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal. Additionally, she is a State Officer for New Jersey Youth and Government, and a 2024 NJ Governor’s STEM Scholar. Outside of policy, Annika enjoys theater, Bharatanatyam, hanging out with friends, and watching Modern Family for the hundredth time.