Jade is a writer, organizer and student based in Cape Town South Africa. Currently a first year studying a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Politics, Philosophy and Economics at the University Of Cape Town, Jade is a determined and passionate social activist and writer, planning to enter the fields of community organizing and political studies in academia. Jade has held a wide variety of positions in youth organisations around the world where she has worked as a journalist, editor, project manager, program coordinator and staff writer along with holding numerous leadership positions. On campus, she is an executive committee member of RainbowUCT, the university's queer rights and advocacy organisation, and serves as the Project Leader for Climate Action at Green Campus Initiative.Academically Jade excels, consistently receiving distinctions in her university level classes. As a top 15% graduate of the International Baccalaureate in 2022, she has studied Global Politics, English and Economics at higher level, receiving marks that situate her as top performers not only in South Africa, but globally.