First changemaking experience: In primary school, I would tutor younger students who were struggling with learning to read. It helped me to see that I could play an active role in any system I was a part of, including education!

Spirit animal: Honey Bees – I recently became a beekeeper and am amazed by how much we can learn from these tiny creatures.

Issue passionate about: Creating education systems that young people are excited to be a part of.

Favorite family tradition: Throughout the year, we write down things we’re grateful on small post-it notes and put them in a Gratitude Jar. On New Year’s Day, we open them all up. It’s a great way to start the year!

Nick Boedicker is passionate about building tools, educational experiences, and ecosystems that promote social entrepreneurship and social innovation with a particular focus on young changemakers. He is also the founder of Strategic Good, which he established in 2014. Prior to that, Nick was working on issues related to post-conflict recovery, community health, disability, migrant and refugee integration, and sustainable livelihoods in Southeast Asia, North and East Africa, the Middle East, and the US. Nick holds a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and a master’s degree in Social Enterprise from the School of International Service at American University.