Quitman, Mississippi ∙ Tougaloo College

Terry Rogers II is a Mississippi-born organizer and activist from a rural community (Quitman, MS) with only two stoplights. He is the founder of the Student Coordinating Initiative Justice Team and a student at Tougaloo College. Terry is the 93rd Student Government Association Vice President, where he works to amplify student voices and expand access to opportunity. At just 18 years old, he made history as the youngest person to run for statewide office in Mississippi history, driven by a deep commitment to justice and service. After losing his father to COVID-19, his dedication to public leadership and community advocacy strengthened, grounding his work in faith, resilience, and grassroots action.