FlippGen Youth Advisory Board
Our youth board of Digital Rebels is made up of young people aged 18-25, from across the country. They are not just part of FlippGen’s work; they are FlippGen. As a youth-led organisation, all key decisions are made by the Digital Rebels.
Why “Digital Rebel”?
Our youth board are called Digital Rebels because they are a group of people who refuse to accept the current state of the digital world. Contrary to many stereotypes, many members of Gen Z are not passive consumers of the digital world, and many young people are now fighting back against a world that harms them.
What do Digital Rebels do?
Digital Rebels sit at the heart of FlippGen’s work. They create content, such as blogs and podcasts, and contribute to Flippgen’s campaign and education work. Rebels also create and facilitate their own events, as well as representing the organisation at external events.
Meet the Digital Rebels
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Paddy
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I am a mental health and digital wellbeing campaigner, driven by lived experience and a belief that better systems can change lives. I have spent the last four years campaigning to improve mental health support and reduce stigma, drawing on my own experience of living with OCD since the age of 13. I am especially passionate about digital wellbeing, which I believe plays a crucial role in positive mental health. Alongside my work with FlippGen, I campaign with other charities and create and host my own mental health podcast.
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Cosima
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I am currently an undergraduate fellow of UCL’s Digital Speech Lab where I work on online harms and digital literacy, and work in an advisory capacity for UNICEF Innocenti’s Digital Foresight work, Shout Out UK’s YPDG, and The Electoral Commission. I have previously been involved with UN HRC ‘53-8 working on TBGBV, developed BBC Studios Media Literacy Programme, and sat on the UK Safer Internet Centre’s Youth Advisory Board for 5 years.
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Allegra
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Philosophy student at UCL focusing on Ethics of AI | FRSA | AFS Youth Assembly Delegate 2025.
Interested in Ethics and AI, computational linguistics, AI governance, and the relationship between developing AI and law. Founder of InnoEthics. -
Kaz
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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.
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Mariam
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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).
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Delnaz
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I am the founder of Do You Know What You Know? (DYKWYK?), a media literacy initiative aimed at bridging the gap between media literacy and the public. In addition, I’m currently an undergraduate student at the University of East London, where I studiy politics and international relations. I also focus on youth civic engagement, aiming to find ways to bring the youth perspective into conversations surrounding politics, government, and policymaking.
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Eden
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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.
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Millie
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I am an incoming Human, Social and Political Sciences student at Cambridge.
I have been involved in youth politics including being the first Youth Mayor of Wandsworth, a youth councillor and a previous youth advisor to the charity Safer London. I am currently working on a local research project about young people and sexual harassment.
I am deeply passionate about tackling violence against women and girls, as well as promoting political literacy and democratic participation, two areas which greatly intersect with the digital space. -
Frankie
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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.
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Troy
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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.
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Aimee
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I am 21 years old, currently studying Artificial Intelligence at Royal Holloway, University of London and advocating for AI Governance with the WIAIG group . I have been a digital safety advocate for basically all of my teen years, starting at Childnet and doing so for around 6 years (since I was 13). Alongside this, I’ve been on youth advisory boards for both Microsoft and the UN, advocating for young people all around the world as well as in the UK. I’ve always had a strong interest in Artificial Intelligence but I believe there is still quite a long way to go before it is completely safe for all to use, which is one of the main reasons I have recently started advocating for AI governance. I hope to be able to help make some major changes and amplify the voices of young people!
#iamflippgen because I am always determined on creating a safer and more trustworthy digital space for everyone, no matter how long it takes!
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Conor Warren
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I am a 20 year old mental health advocate & entrepreneur. At the age of 14, I founded Spark UK, now one of the leading youth-led charities in the country. I have worked with the likes of BAFTA, Dame Judi Dench and BBC.