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Steven Olikara

Steven Olikara is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently running for the U.S. Senate. He is the Founder of the Millennial Action Project. Internationally, Steven has advised two multi-platinum recording artists on youth issues and sustainable energy efforts, including the Akon Lighting Africa initiative that has electrified over 1 million homes in Africa with solar power. Previously, he worked at the World Bank and served as Harry Ott Fellow on Coca-Cola’s Environment Team, developing public-private water projects with USAID in Africa. Steven is a frequent speaker on next generation leadership at venues such as the Aspen Ideas Festival, the White House, Harvard Institute of Politics, Yale College, SXSW, and the United Nations.

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  • This is Democracy – Episode 197: Real Reform
  • This is Democracy – Episode 113: Race in the American Midwest and Kenosha
  • This is Democracy – Episode 37: Millennials
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