futuristic voting

Written By Shayla Zimmerman

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In this episode of Radicals for Good, we're discussing the future of voting with Arabia Simeon, a designer, technologist, and CEO & Founder of Politics on the Go (POGO).

Futuristic Voting with Arabia Simeon
Radicals for Good

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Who’s in this episode?

ARABIA SIMEON

Co-founder of POGO Vote

Arabia is a designer, technologist, and entrepreneur who uses art and technology to drive social change. As Founder & CEO of POGO, she’s simplifying civic engagement for young voters. A TEDx speaker and alum of fellowships like Ford Philanthropy and Venture for America, she’s focused on increasing youth civic participation, starting in Detroit. With a dual degree in Computer Science and Studio Art from Smith College, her work blends innovation, art, design, and social impact to empower the next generation.

Shayla Zimmerman

Founder, Host, & Producer of Radicals for Good

Shayla is a Detroit-based community organizer, storyteller, and activist whose work centers community power, collective care, and everyday acts of resistance. She currently leads for good co., a consulting firm for values-aligned organizations. She started community organizing at 15 years old, since then she’s led local and national climate resilience and water justice initiatives and built grassroots emergency response efforts on Detroit’s East Side. Previously, she was producer and co-host of Michigan-focused conversations on United Way’s Virtual Town Halls.

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