Charlotte Students United

About Us

Charlotte Students United empowers students to make a change in their community through civic action and community service. Since our founding in 2024, we have worked to represent the often unappreciated voice of students at government events and meetings across Charlotte.

The CSU Convention

November 15, 2025 Event

The CSU Convention, scheduled for December 7th, is the place for interested students to let us know what topics we should focus on. All are welcome!...

October East Meck chapter street cleanup!

October 22, 2025 Event

Join us for the first street cleanup of the 2025-26 school year this Friday at 2:30 pm! Meet at East Mecklenburg to help make a difference. We'll provide gloves and bags. Our route will cover Monroe...

Board of Directors Meeting 10/8

October 14, 2025 Event

The Charlotte Students United Board of Directors held its first board meeting of the 2025-2026 session! The executive committee announced the CSU election results, and the board discussed a number...

What We Do

Charlotte Students United has three main categories for our activities: Education, Organization, and Representation. Hover over each image below to learn more about each one.

Educate

We inform students about what’s going on around our city. Members can write Spotlights about subjects that interest them or committees may write about what’s going on with their topic.

Organize

We organize events to serve our community. From street cleanups to informative members meetings to building benches for bus stops.

Represent

We aim to represent the often unheard voices of students at the local level of politics. We attend meetings such as city council, MTC, County Commissioners, and more.

Get Involved

There are a variety of ways to get involved with CSU!

Become a Member

All people under the age of 26 are eligible to join CSU. We offer both free and dues-paying membership options.

Start a Chapter

If your school doesn't have a chapter of CSU, consider starting one! Chapters are a great way to get involved.

Donate

Over the age of 26 but want to support the cause? Consider supporting us with a donation!

Our Board

Braden Ballard

Co-founder, Chairperson

Member of the Executive Committee. Senior at East Mecklenburg High School in the IB program.

Reid Banerjee

Co-founder, Secretary

Member of the Executive Committee. Senior at East Mecklenburg. Public transit advocate.

Simon Wilson

Co-Founder, Treasurer

Member of the Executive Committee. Senior at East Mecklenburg High School in the IB program.

Elijah Snead

Board Member

Founding Board Member of CSU, Senior at East Mecklenburg High School, and IB Student.

Ethan Kucera

Board Member

Senior IB students at East Meck, Chariman of the Newsletter Committee, member of NHS, SHS, and Model UN.

Joseph Rukenbrod

Board Member

Board Member since October 2025, Conservationist, and IB Senior at East Mecklenburg High School.

Cailyn Darrington

Board Member

Board Member since October 2025, Senior IB Student at East Mecklenburg High School

Charlotte Students United is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization. You can review our bylaws here

csu@charlottestudentsunited.org

secretary@charlottestudentsunited.org