Hannah Clements
Hannah Clements is a U.S.-based volunteer and activist formerly affiliated with Parker Academy. She identifies with she/her pronouns and has been engaged in community-focused work since her adolescence. Her activism journey began after attending a vegan activism camp on scholarship, an experience that introduced her to social justice work and connected her with early mentorship and peer networks that shaped her long-term commitment to advocacy. Over time, Hannah has contributed to multiple organizations focused on education, civic engagement, and gender equity. Through reference, through interest, through many things, she became more involved. She has served as an AMAZE Youth Ambassador through Advocates for Youth, supporting inclusive sex education initiatives, and has been involved with Generation She as an ambassador. She has also volunteered with Lean In, contributing to discussions and initiatives centered on women’s leadership and empowerment. More recently, she completed an internship with a get-out-the-vote initiative through TurnUp, where she participated in outreach activities such as canvassing, voter registration, and communication with elected representatives, including women in politics. Currently, Hannah remains actively involved in daily civic engagement through text-based campaign platforms and ongoing volunteer opportunities. She continues to seek roles that expand her impact, including work at a food pantry. Alongside her advocacy work, she is also a writer and artist, creating pieces centered on mental health, identity, and social justice themes.
• Turnup
• AMAZE (Advocates for Youth)
• Generation She
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the mentorship and meaningful experiences that have shaped my growth. I have been guided by supportive mentors and that turned into a bigger mission and career. I developed involvement with Advocates for Youth, which strengthened my leadership and advocacy skills. AFY connected me to quite a few other projects, and I could not be more grateful to have been a part of that. From there, I became involved with quite a few other things that shaped me forever. I also pursued academic opportunities—particularly in English courses focused on justice and equality and women’s studies through independent study—that aligned with my values. Alongside this, I invested in training to better support and inspire others, reinforcing my commitment to advocating for equity and using my voice responsibly to stand up for my peers.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve received is that networking is key—building genuine, person-to-person connections is essential for discovering opportunities and expanding your impact.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would advise young women entering this field to be visible, actively build strong networks, stand up for their peers, and seek out mentors who can support their growth and provide opportunities to lead projects and gain meaningful experience.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
A key challenge in my field is job instability for activists, especially with reliance on volunteer roles or single-time events and trainings. However, there are strong opportunities through digital platforms and programs for different groups that make advocacy more accessible, consistent, and impactful.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are social justice, inclusivity, community engagement, and vegan principles. I am driven to speak up for others, support my peers, and use my voice for equity and empowerment. I also value mentorship, meaningful networking, and inspiring positive change, with a goal of representing and uplifting women in a fair and impactful way.
Locations
Advocates for Youth and others
Holbrook, MA 02343