Peter Elias is a youth leader, community organizer, and social-justice advocate committed to empowering young people and advancing equitable community change. His work focuses on youth leadership development, trauma-informed advocacy, and policy engagement that addresses systemic barriers impacting underserved communities. Peter is a youth leader with the Youth Justice Coalition and He is a recipient of the 2020 TCE Youth Awards. He has received multiple awards of recognition from the City of Stockton, and he continues to advocate for initiatives that expand opportunity, safety, and voice for his community.