TEDxOlympiaHighSchool 2022 is a TEDxYouth production that took place at Olympia High School in Olympia, Washington, on February 26th, 2022. This is the third TEDx event held at Olympia High School, presenting 7 talks that primarily focus on social issues within the United States. Karli Kooi (she/they) is a full time SPSCC Running Start Pre-Nursing student and OHS senior. At Olympia High School, she enjoys participating in French 4, as an Inducted Thespian in Theatre (Instagram: @ohstheatrearts), and as the co-president of OHS’s Speech and Debate team (Instagram: @ohs_debate). In her free time, she enjoys reading, sewing, baking, and working as a Registered Medical Assistant. She would like to thank Liyana Alam and Whitney Sederberg, as well as Mrs. Udo and the whole TEDx organizing team. She would also like to express gratitude for her Mom, Dad, twin brother Konnor, Grandpa, and extended family. Her final 'merci' goes to her cat, Jinx. You can find Karli online on Instagram: @karlikooi This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx