Citizen for change

“I don't want the world to be under water in 50 years,” said Auburn native Bryan Puertas, 23.

Puertas, who moved back to Auburn from New York City two years ago, has long had an interest in activism and politics. While he was in New York City, he did a lot of work with the Independence Party, and he has worked for non-profits like Save the Children. His work has included going door-to-door to raise money for people to sponsor children.

Puertas attributes his sense of civic responsibility in part to being a senior in high school when the events of Sept. 11, 2001 occurred.