Vice President, Policy Journal

Patrick Pickren

Patrick is a current student at Midtown High School in Atlanta, Georgia. He joined YIP in 2025 as an effective discourse fellow and currently serves as the Vice President of Policy Journal. He plans on studying public policy and is passionate about education and fostering effective dialogue.

Alongside serving at YIP as Vice President of Policy Journal, Patrick has had experience in public policy through service on a congressional advisory council for Congresswoman Nikema Williams, a legislative intern in his state Senate, and a civic engagement lead with TurnUp Activism. He has interests in education policy, with a focus on education equity and opportunity gaps. Patrick intends to study public policy in college.

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Institutional Inequality: The Effects of Redlining in Public Education

Capstone Project

Redlining, the former discriminatory practice of denying home loans to residents based on geographic or racial factors, has significantly contributed to an inequitable system of public education in the United States. This brief explores the origins of the systemic disparity in public education, its impact on education today, and its implications for the future of America’s youth. Additionally, it explores potential solutions to rectify the current system of public schooling, focusing on student equity, educator recognition, and community development.

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