Who we are

I created Policy Playbook based on a simple but urgent truth: people in my community didn’t have access to the civic knowledge they needed to protect themselves, participate in government, or understand the systems that shaped their lives.

The idea began when I realized that even my own extended family and friends, people who had lived here for decades, didn’t fully understand how they could engage with government processes. It wasn’t due to a lack of care or interest. It was because no one had ever made that information clear, accessible, or available in their language.

Civic knowledge isn’t equally distributed. And without access to it, entire communities are left vulnerable or shut out of the decisions that impact them most.

Policy Playbook is a youth-run, Los Angeles–founded nonprofit working to change that. We break down complex policies into plain, everyday language, through short videos, translated articles, and community-centered workshops. Our content is built for immigrant families, first-time voters, and anyone who’s ever felt like the system wasn’t made for them.

We believe understanding your rights and how your government works shouldn’t be difficult, and it definitely shouldn’t be a privilege. Our mission is to make civic knowledge accessible, multilingual, and empowering, so more people can participate with confidence and protect what matters most. Currently, over 50 volunteers work with the organization to help spread awareness.

What started as a bedroom project built on dreams and Google searches has since grown into a multi-state organization. I could not be more grateful for the friends who have helped me bring Policy Playbook to life, I can’t wait to see how we grow in the coming months.

Thank you for your support!

Audrey Herrera

Audrey Herrera

FOUNDER/PRESIDENT
Audrey is a High School student in Los Angeles with a passion for civics and history. She manages all aspects of the Policy Playbook, with an emphasis on research and content management. Audrey values dialogue with diverse opinions and voices, which she aims to incorporate into her work. In her free time, Audrey enjoys playing music and collecting vinyl records.
Haley Romano

CO-PRESIDENT
Haley is a high school student from Los Angeles with a passion for youth civic engagement and empowerment. She firmly believes change starts with education and hopes to reach her greater community with Policy Playbook. In her free time, Haley enjoys drawing and listening to music
Riya Iyer

VICE PRESIDENT
Riya is a high school student from Los Angeles with a love for government and current events. She helps manage Policy Playbook's daily operations and volunteer outreach.
Nicholas Sue

DIRECTOR OF VIDEO CONTENT
Nicholas is a high school student from Los Angeles who specializes in video editing and social media management. He creates video content for Policy Playbook to expand its reach to a broader audience. He hopes to make civic education engaging and comprehensible for curious citizens.
Sarah Huang

TRANSLATOR/VIDEO CONTENT CREATOR
Sarah is a high school student from Los Angeles who specializes in recording videos in English and Japanese. She values the importance of reaching broad audiences and hopes to increase accessability within Policy Playbook through her work.
Tess Latham

CONTENT CURATOR
Tess is a high school student from Los Angeles with a passion for history and sharing her knowledge with others. In her free time she enjoys baking, music, reading, and spending time with her dog dog.