Rare Youth Revolution

Nicola is the co-founder and editor-in-chief for Rare Revolution Magazine. With a strong background in design and a passion for writing, Nicola is the driving force behind their creative vision, and uses her strategic experience in large-scale project planning to oversee their varied work, including RARE Youth Revolution. Nicola is co-founder and trustee of the charity Teddington Trust, volunteering her time to drive forward their mission—supporting families living with the ultra-rare condition xeroderma pigmentosum. Nicola is also author of the award-winning rare disease children’s book series, Little Ted. When not dedicating her time to rare disease, she is raising her two gorgeous sons, and is a rare mama herself.

Chelsea's bio: I'm currently 22, and I'm in my final year studying Business Management and Psychology at the University of Aberdeen. My current job is a student notetaker, where I take notes for students with disabilities so they have sufficient notes for their studies. I am the Administrative Volunteer for Cards for Bravery, a non-profit organisation dedicated to brightening up the days of hospitalised children with an uplifting, handmade card. When I'm not working, studying or volunteering, you can see me be part of various communities on campus, such as editing for Her Campus (an online writing magazine), running the social media for the Economics and Business society and managing the table tennis club. Lastly, I love writing, where I write articles on topics I'm greatly passionate in, such as fighting against racism and advocating for the chronic illness and disability community. You can see a lot of my work either with Injection Magazine (which I am currently interning with) or Her Campus.

Rare Youth Revolution website: https://www.rareyouthrevolution.com/