Age: 23
Pronouns: she/her

I am a multi-award-winning advocate for mental health, disability, and EDI, specialising in cultural competency and intersectionality. I founded Championing Youth Minds, a global youth-led mental health initiative. Through Synkora Consulting, I combine lived experience, storytelling, and innovative learning to drive meaningful change in organisations. I am a TEDx speaker and trustee who has worked with Baton of Hope UK, the NHS, and major corporations, delivering impactful talks on suicide prevention, mental health, and inclusion. I am passionate about digital wellbeing having grown up in the world of social media and technology.

#iamflippgen because I have experienced the benefits and negatives, which drives my passion to digital literacy and digital wellbeing fitness.

Age: 20
Pronouns: he/him

I am a mental health and suicide prevention campaigner, working to raise awareness, break down stigma, and push for real change in policy. My campaigning is routed in lived experience, having struggled with OCD and anxiety since I was 13. I currently volunteer with multiple charities, such as Mind and YoungMinds. I am incredibly passionate about digital wellbeing, because I have been hugely impacted by social media and new technologies, furthermore, I have seen the negative effects it has had on my friends.

#iamflippgen for my younger self.

Age: 18
Pronouns: she/her

I am currently studying Primary Education at Durham University. I have a passion for public speaking  and youth voice and have been on Save the Children’s UK youth advisory board, a UK youth ambassador for the Duke of Edinburgh’s award and now a FlippGen Digital Rebel!

I am passionate about all things digital wellbeing as through my degree and volunteering roles I have studied and observed the impact technology has on today’s youth. As technology is here to stay I hope that young people can learn healthy habits that protect their wellbeing and development. 

#iamflippgen because I want to make a real change for the next generation.

Age: 17
Pronouns: she/her

I am sixth-form student who is an avid reader & writer(love all things literary!) and I founded ‘Dinner Byte’ a youth organization that aims to make science more accessible & promote the integration of STEM and creative disciplines. I am passionate about digital wellbeing, because of the concerning decline of creativity that excessive screen-time & social media use brings.

#iamflippgen because I want to be part of a movement advocating for youth digital wellbeing & safety!

I am an online safety advocate currently serving as a Youth Ambassador for 5Rights, FlippGen and People vs Big Tech. I’m a former Youth Board Member for Childnet and Deputy to the Children’s Commissioner for England. Fluent in French, English, Russian, and Spanish, I also advise the Diana Award and Digitalem on youth engagement and digital wellbeing. I have been featured on ITV News, Sky News, and in the Wall Street Journal. My work focuses on cyberpsychology, human nature, and the evolving relationship between young people and technology.

Age: 21
Pronouns: she/her

I am currently working as a youth advisor for a charity and studying with ict. I also do a lot of social action work and have worked with over 65 charities and organisations in the last 4 years amplifying youth voice. I’m passionate about digital wellbeing as I believe it’s really important for younger generations to be aware of how they navigate the digital world. 

#iamflippgen for my younger cousin and to make a difference in the digital world for the better.

Age: 14
Pronouns: they/them

I'm a big fan of the Dumping Ground and Doctor Who. My main hobbies are drawing, drama related things, swimming, and writing. I have just auditioned for the national youth theatre and I am going to see the Rocky horror show this year.

I an passionate about digital wellbeing because I used to be friends with some very kind people but after they joined the manosphere they became extremely umpleasent and toxic.

#iamflippgen because I don't want this to happen to anyone again so I want to help to make a difference.

Age: 22
Pronoun: she/her

I’m a freelance graphic designer based in Surrey. Massive foodie and I love cats! I think digital well-being is incredibly important. While it offers the benefit of creating connections online, it can also disconnect us from real life. It has the power to impact our mental health in many ways, so it’s crucial that we take care of our well-being whilst online.

#iamflippgen because I want to raise awareness about how important it is to take care of ourselves online!

Age: 20
Pronouns: she/her

I’m an undergrad student at Royal Holloway studying Psychology and Criminology. I love to draw and paint, and I never shy away from debating and meeting new people. 

#iamflippgen because as a person who has ridden the ‘waves’ of early gen internet, I want my younger siblings to stay safe on the internet (amongst the rapidly increasing popularity of social media for young people).

Age: 22
Pronouns: he/him

I am a youth activist advocating for young  people with SEND disabilities. I'm a podcast host and I'm passionate about digital wellbeing as I believe it’s an incredibly important issue that isn't spoken about. It needs to be as I want to create positive change with others in making it safer, better, and inclusive for all.

#iamflippgen because I want to make a positive change to empower the now and next generation.

Age: 17
Pronoun: they/them

I love to create and to advocate (art, music, literature, politics: all my thing.) I'm currently studying my A-Levels in media, literature and psychology. I'm a Digital Rebel because I'm passionate about advocating for young people to use their screens proactively and moderately. I know how it feels to get sucked into your screen, especially when you're feeling low!

#iamflippgen because in our age of misinformation and AI generated content, I want everyone to know that it's so important to remember to live and take a break from the socials.

Age: 23
Pronouns: he/him

I’m a recent graduate with a strong history of involvement in youth projects and advisory boards. I'm passionate about supporting young people and making sure their voices are heard, because they are not just the future, they’re the present. I’ve always been driven by a strong desire to give back to my local community and help create positive change, especially in a world where the digital space plays such a big role in our lives. That’s why digital wellbeing matters to me—ensuring that young people grow up informed, empowered, and protected online.

#iamflippgen because I believe young people deserve safe digital spaces where they can thrive, not just survive.

Age: 22
Pronouns: she/her

I’m joining FlippGen because I want our generation to be heard, embraced, and considered in decision-making - especially when it comes to shaping policies that impact our lives.

#iamflippgen because future generations deserve a thriving, political, and caring society, and I believe we can build that by challenging the systems we live through.

Age: 22
Pronouns: she/they

I’m a final year Psychology and Counselling student with the Open University with an interest in going forward to support young peoples’ wellbeing. I’m a volunteer at my local youth support service and on the youth advisory board for a wellbeing charity. Having experienced the impacts of the online world myself on mental health, I’m looking to start my ‘journey’ in an area I understand. I recognise that using social media is an inevitable part of our lives now, so educating others on how to do this safely is increasingly important! 

#iamflippgen because I want to support those around me.

Age: 22
Pronoun: she/her

I am passionate about sport and getting everyone involved no matter their age or ability. Through this I have worked with various individuals, charities and companies to promote a more inclusive and accepting atmosphere within the industry.

To enhance my studies and knowledge I am a mental health first aider both in sport and out of sport, a self-harm and suicide prevention trained - these allow me to spot and help those around me as well as signpost them to the necessary place of support.

This leads me to why I am passionate about digital wellbeing, sport allowed me to move away from the toxicity of social media and technology itself, giving me more focus on my mental health. Through personal experiences of digital burnout - stress, distraction, sleep disruption - and i want to help others avoid and recover from digital burnout. Even though alot of this is past experiences, I still suffer with the consequences now but through having a better balance between the digital space and real life; has allowed me to slowly heal and make a difference in myself

#iamflippgen for my younger self, no one should have to go through what I did because of social media.

Age: 25
Pronouns: she/her

Having grown up in the world of technology, I decided to pursue a career in tech where I have been for 8 years now.

Following from my career in tech, I am a Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award holder which later led to me being selected to be a UK Youth Ambassador for the 2024-2025 cohort.

Having this experience has granted me with so many opportunities, such as speaking to MPs and MSPs, and going to the Houses of Parliament for the launch of the Youth Voice report which discusses on how young people are feeling about work, school, and life in general in the UK.

I want to use my experiences from growing up in the evolving world of technology to promote digital well-being and foster inclusive and safer environments.

#iamflippgen because despite all of the amazing things that tech can do, there is still more we can do to safeguard younger generations from the unpredictability of online networks.

Age: 18
Pronoun: she/her

I’m currently at university studying Crime and Security Science. I love working with the community and advocating for young people.

#iamflippgen because I want to help protect young people online and make sure the internet doesn’t negatively impact their lives.

Age: 18
Pronouns: she/her

I am currently an A-level student, studying law, politics, and English language, and I’m hoping to go to university next year. I am passionate about digital wellbeing because, having been on social media for quite a while, I’ve seen the negative impact it can have on mental health via some of the messages it promotes. I want to help ensure that young people are more aware of the negative impact social media can have on self esteem and mental health, especially at a young age.

#iamflippgen for my younger brother, who is desperate to be on social media, but wouldn’t have a clue about how to safely use it.