England Meadows

England Meadows is a student and education equity advocate based in Washington, DC. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, she studies at American University’s School of Public Affairs, pursuing a double major in Political Science and Philosophy. 

As co-founder of BRIDGE, Meadows champions the belief that education transcends the traditional confines of classroom walls. Her work stems from a deep conviction that learning is boundless – crossing geographical, cultural, and societal boundaries. Through her leadership roles, she develops frameworks that leverage education as both a tool for social action and the great equalizer in society. 

Her extensive campus and community involvement reflects this commitment to comprehensive change. As Director of Outreach at SPEAR, she works to translate complex policy concepts into accessible advocacy strategies. In her role as Mid-Atlantic Coalition Leader for Girl Up, she leads more than 100 clubs across four states, while also serving as Education Chair for the NAACP campus chapter and College Ambassador for Planned Parenthood’s Spill The Tea initiative. 

Meadows’ leadership extends to her work as Events Coordinator for Sister Sister, supporting Black women through programming focused on academic success, and as a Fellow with The Civic Life Initiative, facilitating meaningful conversations on pressing regional issues. As Deputy Director of Community Outreach for Students for Change, she empowers students through intersectional programming that unites people across race, class, gender, and religion. 

Through her position on the Veritas Alumni Advisory Board and experience with the Veritas Debate Institute, Meadows develops support systems for Black students’ undergraduate success and champions the power of intellectual discourse. She firmly believes that education is not just a pathway to success, but a revolutionary tool for liberation and social transformation.