Fisto Ndayishimiye

Fisto Ndayishimiye is a passionate advocate for education, leadership, and social justice. Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Fisto came to the United States in 2016 with a mission to empower young people. As a lead organizer for Change for Concord, he hosts youth leadership events that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Fisto works to bring awareness to these issues through interviews and discussions with community leaders. He also develops programs for youth, focusing on leadership, economic development, and advocacy. Fisto’s dedication to creating equitable education and resources for all residents drives his work with local leaders. He is working towards starting his law school education and continues to advocate for positive change. He recently served as a delegation leader at FCNL’s Spring Lobby Weekend, lobbying lawmakers to support an additional $20 million in funding for violence interrupters in the FY2024 appropriations bill. He plans to continue advocacy and engaging other young people in the years to come