Dinu Antonescu is a first-generation Romanian-American who spent part of his childhood in Sibiu, Romania. In 2023, he was selected as a United States Youth Ambassador for the U.S. Department of State, where he traveled throughout Brazil for three weeks, gaining knowledge on how to make an impact in his own community. Inspired by his international experiences, Dinu’s goal is to help create multilateral solutions, tackling problems from their root cause.

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          Dinu is involved with several initiatives both local and international. Since 2019, Dinu has been a volunteer for Best Buddies NJ, running his school’s chapter, and being nominated for the 2023 and 2024 Champion of the Year Galas. He also serves on Snap Inc.'s Council for Digital Wellbeing, where he is developing a curriculum to teach digital hygiene, open-mindedness, and digital wellbeing.

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          Dinu believes that true change stems from addressing issues at their roots, often caused by a lack of proper education and legislation. Dinu serves on the Junior Board of the Youth Foundation of Jersey City, where he supports schools by addressing their needs, including the establishment of a food pantry and library at PS #33. In pursuit of legislative impact, Dinu works as a Federal Client Service Consultant at the Center for Voter Initiative and Action, helping to pass meaningful legislation. He also interns on a New Jersey gubernatorial campaign, where he focuses on legislative plans and phone banking.

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          Outside of school and work, he enjoys aerial photography and ski racing. Dinu has a strong interest in pursuing a career in international law, where he aims to continue creating far-reaching, multilateral, systemic, solutions.