Evelyn Conboy

Evelyn Conboy attended St. Ignatius College Preparatory and grew up on San Francisco’s westside. During the 2025 Futuremakers summer, she was entering her senior year and hoped to pursue a career in law. Her school activities included leadership in the student newspaper and cultural and academic clubs; outside school, she enjoyed reading and golf.

For her independent work, Evelyn focused on San Francisco’s public education system and wrote an opinion piece about the debate surrounding ethnic studies. Her interest in educational equity began with a school-board policy that affected her in eighth grade and developed into broader community engagement. She wanted her writing to inform parents, educators, and students about issues shaping their schools.

Evelyn also gained experience in civic work during her summer placement. Her project connected student journalism with education policy, bringing a young person’s perspective to a consequential local discussion.