Meet our 2026 Co-Executive Directors!

Elizabeth Foster

Evelyn Conboy

Evelyn Conboy is St. Ignatius College Preparatory senior and is passionate about civics and local government. She serves as the District 7 Commissioner for the San Francisco Youth Commission and leads her school newspaper InsideSI as the Editor-in-Chief. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, running, and trying new Bay Area food spots. In the future, Evelyn hopes to use policy in the fields of law or government and work towards uplifting underserved communities. At Youth Policy Initiative (YPI) camp, Evelyn looks forward to meeting all the new campers and bringing them on the annual YPI field trip!

Keelin Duffy

Keelin Duffy, a junior at St. Ignatius College Preparatory, is passionate about law, policy, and government. Keelin serves as the Co-Captain of St. Ignatius’s Debate and Mock Trial teams and is the President of St. Ignatius Model UN. An avid writer, Keelin is also an editor of their school’s literary magazine, The Quill. Keelin aspires to a career in public service and hopes to encourage today’s youth to become civically engaged in their communities. In their third year with YPI, Keelin is incredibly excited to meet new campers and explore today’s most important issues with them.

Sophie Barsoian

Sophie Barsoian, a current senior at St. Ignatius College Preparatory, is a passionate student leader dedicated to civic engagement, education, and youth advocacy. With a strong interest in public service and community impact, Sophie is committed to creating spaces where young people feel informed, empowered, and confident in their voices. Through the Youth Policy Initiative, Sophie works to organize workshops, lead presentations, and mentor students. Sophie has been especially involved in educational inequality, constantly volunteering in her community and finding ways to make education more accessible to all. Outside of YPI, Sophie spends her time golfing, visiting the beach, and enjoying time with friends and family. Sophie looks forward to helping students find their voice in their communities!