Ian Golec
Ian Golec developed an interest in youth rights after becoming frustrated by his lack of educational freedom when he was in school. His interests include lowering the voting age, free speech for students, and youth medical autonomy. He hopes to run for the school board to give students more control over their education.
Ian joined NYRA in January 2025 and currently works on the Communications Team, Research Team and Action Team
NYRA Will County
Ian Golec is the founding member of NYRA’s will County Node, located in Illinois. The Node has the goal of creating a community of Youth Rights supporters in Will County, IL.
Ian’s Podcast Episodes:
Youth Rights Podcast Episode 2: Authoritarianism in Schools, Teen Mental Health and the TTI. Ft Nick Taber
National Youth Rights Association members Zane Miller, Ian Golec and Rosa interview Youth Rights YouTuber Nick Taber about Authoritarianism in schools, coercive mental health treatments, and the troubled teen industry. Listen as we discuss the struggles young people face from an oppressive system, and how to heal from it.
Listen to the Episode on Spotify
Other members Included: Zane Miller, Rosa
Guest: Nick Taber
