Regarding your favorite topic, when did your interest in political governance start? What is the main goal behind it and how did that shape your founding of the Govlearn initiative? Luke Gialanella: I’ve always been interested in geography and history, but my specialized interest in U.S. politics bloomed in the spring of 2015 when I first visited Washington, DC. I was in awe of the history and culture of the city, and determined to learn more. In the summer of 2017, after the presidential election, I discovered a lack of education and information among my peers about our governmental system’s structures. Thus, I sought to create materials to do just that: educate elementary and middle school students about our systems of government and eventually implement such curriculums nationwide. Coming home with a stack of encyclopedias one day, I already knew this subject would be my favorite for the years to come. To read more about Gurus Junior: Luke Gialanella, The Youth’s Next Voice For Political Change click the link: https://gurusmagazine.com Photographer: Dylan Lujano Article written by: Cyan Leigh Dacasin Edited by: Marielle Balmores