RVCC’s Own Nicholas Gallo Earns National Recognition for Boosting Student Voter Engagement

Nicholas Gallo, a student at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) in Ringoes, has received national recognition for his work in promoting nonpartisan democratic engagement among students. He was named to the 2024 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll, which acknowledges significant contributions to voter registration, education, and turnout. The Pray Family Center for Service Learning and Civic Engagement at RVCC and the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge announced this honor.

Gallo, who will graduate in May, has actively participated in the campus community, serving as the Executive Vice President of the Student Government Association. He led the RVotes Matter Campaign, providing students with the tools and resources needed to participate in the democratic process. His efforts were especially notable during the 2023 elections, which featured key ballot measures and various local and state races.

Lori Moog, RVCC’s Director of Service Learning and Community Outreach, commended Gallo for his dedication. She noted his commitment to nonpartisan engagement and his contributions to social and environmental justice. Moog mentioned that Gallo's involvement in service learning projects in his Ethics and Plants, Humans, and Environment courses has helped deepen students' understanding of these important issues.

Jennifer Domagal-Goldman, Executive Director of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, explained that the initiative plays a key role in promoting democratic engagement on U.S. campuses. It supports student leaders like Gallo who organize candidate information sessions, create polling location guides, and register voters. These activities are important for sustaining democracy, particularly in non-presidential election years with critical state and local races.

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