John is an organizer from Atlanta, Georgia who is studying political science at Georgia State University. After the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, he organized a walkout event at his school. The following year, he founded the first Students Demand Action chapter in Georgia. Currently, John serves as a National Advisory Board member and National Training Team member for Students Demand Action.
Get to know John even more in his Q&A!
Name: John Peterson
Pronouns: he/him/his
Age: 19
Astrological Sign: Cancer
Location: Atlanta, GA
School: Georgia State University
What do you hope to pursue after you graduate?
Field organizing
Why is gun violence prevention important to you?
It’s a major public health crisis and the leading cause of death for young people like us in America.
What are you most proud of working on as a Students Demand Action volunteer?
I’m proudest to have been one of the students who worked to push us to 100,000 registered voters in the 2020 election cycle!
I most admire the late John Lewis for his unyielding lifelong commitment to equality and his determination to make the world a better place.
If you could only eat one food for a year, what would you pick?
Cranberries
What do you do for self care?
Hiking with my dogs
What motivates you to keep going?
The tireless commitment of fellow students is a constant motivator for me.