Mariama Toe-Freeland has been connected in advocacy for over 10 years. She was introduced to advocacy through attending Youth Power events. Returning home she shortly became a YP board member under the leadership of Stephanie Orlando, where she used her love for creativity to serve on the special events work group. Mariama planned Youth Power local and statewide events. Mariama has attended many rallies, speak outs, conferences to amplify youth voices and help change policies to better support youth and young adults. Mariama has pursued her degree in Human service and a minor in Political Science at Monroe College and Buffalo State. Mariama has always had a passion to fulfill the YP mission in NYC and state wide. She is looking forward to reconnecting with leaders and to support youth who need support in amplifying their voice.