Walt Novosardian (Junior, San Marin High School) has a strong passion for disability justice and LGBTQIA+ advocacy. Through poetry, he sheds light on mental health and social justice issues, using his voice to spark conversation. Outside of writing, Walt serves as Chair of the Disability Justice Subcommittee of the Marin County Youth Commission, volunteers with Positive Images to support queer youth, and hones his advocacy skills as a pre-trial attorney in his school’s mock trial team. In his free time, he enjoys relaxing with his dog Hazel, reading books, and caring for his birds, Jason and Piper.