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Imre Huss

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Bio

Imre Huss is the Team Lead for Govvy, an innovative civic technology platform that helps constituents engage with government through simplified bill summaries, direct communication with representatives, and AI-powered guidance. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Imre is a rising senior at the Mastery School of Hawken, where he has partnered with over twenty community organizations, from nonprofits to hospitals to startups, to design solutions to real-world challenges. Imre is passionate about using innovative technologies and methods to address issues in our society, particularly the state of our political climate and the growing energy crisis. In addition to leading Govvy, he is a Democracy Engagement Intern with the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation, and a Writing Contributor for More Like US, where he has co-authored six published articles on depolarization and contact theory in outlets including The Fulcrum, Independent Voter News, and The Liberal Patriot. In the energy space, he has interned with think tanks and nonprofits, most recently completing a role as a Researcher at the Energy Policy Center at Cleveland State University. At school, Imre is Editor-in-Chief of Mastery: The Student Research Journal, co-teaches Academic Research for Publication, and plays on the states-qualifying Ultimate Frisbee team. He also volunteers extensively with youth with disabilities.

Education

Hawken School

High School
2022 - 2026

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Economics
    • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
    • Public Policy Analysis
    • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Non-Profit Organization Management

    • Dream career goals:

    • Founder and Team Lead

      Govvy
      2025 – Present1 year
    • iCivics Youth Fellow (24-25) Alumni Mentor (25-26)

      iCivics
      2024 – Present2 years
    • Research and Writing Intern

      More Like US
      2024 – Present2 years

    Sports

    Ultimate Frisbee

    Club
    2025 – Present1 year

    Awards

    • Player of the Week

    Soccer

    Club
    2022 – 20242 years

    Soccer

    Junior Varsity
    2022 – 20253 years

    Research

    • Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians

      Cleveland State University Energy Policy Center — Researcher
      2024 – 2025

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      Protect Turkey Ridge — Campaign Organizer
      2025 – 2025
    • Volunteering

      Friendship Circle of Cleveland — Teen Leader
      2022 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship