Alex Edgar

Alex Edgar is a dynamic Gen Z civic leader transforming how communities and institutions engage younger, diverse audiences. Passionate about bridging generations, Alex designs systems and strategies that foster intentional youth participation, strengthen trust and engagement in institutions, and move beyond tokenization.

Alex is the Youth Engagement Manager at Made By Us, a national coalition of hundreds of cultural institutions across the United States joining forces to engage Millennials and Gen Z with history to inform and inspire civic participation. He leads their National Youth250 Advisory Bureau, which amplifies young people’s imaginations, ideas, and input, ensuring their voices lead the reflection on and commemoration of the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026. These 100 paid advisors are aged 18 to 30, hail from 45 states and territories, and represent a broad spectrum of perspectives.

Previously, Alex spearheaded civic engagement efforts at UC Berkeley, where he also created and taught an undergraduate civic engagement course for the Goldman School of Public Policy. His background includes fellowships and internships with over a dozen nonprofits in the youth civic engagement field.

Recognized as a trusted voice on youth empowerment, Alex has traveled the country speaking at conferences and advising foundations, nonprofits, higher education institutions, and mission-driven organizations. His contributions have earned him notable honors, including: the 2021 Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice Student Award from the California Council for the Social Studies, the 2022 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award from the National Association of Secretaries of State, the 2023 Hidden Hero Award from the Andrew Goodman Foundation, and the 2023 California Young Steward Leader Award from California Forward.

Alex serves on several boards and committees, including the Board of Directors for Points of Light, the National Advisory Board for the UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement, the Executive Committee of Californians for Civic Learning, and the United States Census Bureau’s 2030 Census Advisory Committee, where he is the youngest appointee in Department of Commerce history.

An Eagle Scout, Alex lives by the motto “Do a good turn daily,” mentoring young changemakers and volunteering with local nonprofits. He is a proud UC Berkeley graduate and currently resides in Washington, D.C.