Next Wave is entering an exciting new chapter. As the platform grows, so does the team behind it, bringing new perspectives, leadership, and energy to help guide where this community is headed. As part of The New Tide, we are proud to officially introduce two student leaders who will play a key role in shaping the future of Next Wave: Emelia Trombino, Head of the Arts , and Jessie Wang, Head of the Crafts . These roles mark an important milestone for the platform. What began

Next Wave is growing, and community support plays a huge role in helping young creators discover new opportunities. To make it easier for people to share Next Wave in their schools, libraries, and local spaces, we’ve created an official Next Wave flyer that you can download and post in your community. How You Can Help If you’re a student, educator, librarian, or community member, you can: Print the flyer and post it at your school, library, or community center Share it with c

As we step into 2026, Next Wave is entering a new chapter, one we’re calling The New Tide . The New Tide represents a new wave of youth voices, creativity, and leadership rising together. After a quieter period of building behind the scenes, Next Wave is expanding beyond its early phase and moving toward something bigger. What Is The New Tide? The New Tide is about: Emerging talent stepping into visibility Momentum after a quiet period of growth Next Wave expanding beyond its