Sophomore Nolan Flores elected to Guam Youth Congress
91快播 sophomore and political science major Nolan Flores was elected as the university鈥檚 newest representative in the 32nd Guam Youth Congress. Flores will be fulfilling the unexpired term of former representative and 2019 graduate Maria Dolojan.
Each representative in GYC serves two-year terms upon election by their peers. The legislative body is made up of representatives from Guam鈥檚 high schools and villages and can make its own rules, establish committees, and pass resolutions and bills that are then transmitted to the Guam Legislature.
鈥淎s one of UOG鈥檚 three GYC representatives, I have the great opportunity to work with our other representatives 鈥 Al Labang and Prairie Garrido 鈥 and to be the voice of us Tritons and bring positive change to our university and all of 骋耻氓丑补苍,鈥 Flores said.
During his term, Flores plans to work toward making changes in four main areas: revitalizing Guam鈥檚 culture and language, furthering the island鈥檚 decolonization efforts, promoting environmental sustainability, and empowering the youth and community.
Flores was also recently appointed by Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero and confirmed by the Guam Legislature to serve as a member of the Guam Public Library System Board of Directors.