Meet the 21-year-old Rhodes Scholar fighting for the wrongfully incarcerated
In our 2025 Thriving Under 30 feature, we highlight several young LGBTQ+ activists and advocates, like Jenna Smith, who are already changing the world.
August 19, 2025
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