Teddy Andrews
The Young Activist

Appointed Youth Commissioner at 7 years old by Don Jelinek. Teddy learned about Civics by working on Don Jelinek's campaign for Berkeley City Council. Teddy found campaigning fun and exciting. He wanted to spend as many hours in a day as possible. In fact they said to his Mom - "You can go home but leave Teddy".

Teddy Campaigning for Don Jelinek holding a Don Jelinek sign
Photo by Jane Scherr

Teddy Andrews with Congresswoman Representitive Barbara Lee and Building Opportunities for Self Sufficiency Exectutive Director, boona cheema.
Teddy Andrews talking with Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Ninth Congressional District, California and Building Opportunities for Self Sufficiency (BOSS) Exectutive Director, boona cheema

photo by Mark Koehler

Age 8  The youngest California Democratic Party intern. Winner of the Giraffe Award, Sunkist Kid

Age 9  started the Berkeley Holiday Toy Drive. The only toy drive for kids run by kids.

Age 10  founded S.A.Y. Y.A.Y!, a non profit youth advocacy group.

Age 11  successfully advocated for 24 hour shelters and study programs for homeless children. Ben & Jerry's Russian Ice Cream for Peace

Age 12 Appointed Berkeley City Youth Commisioner by Councilmember, Dona Spring.

Age 14  Enters St. Marks School, Southborough, MA.

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