The Board

Jason has served as President of Club Freedom since founding the organization his freshman year. Under his leadership, the club has grown from 20 members to more than 150 and has hosted student debates, discussions, and guest speakers. Jason also participates in Loyola’s Critical Conversations initiative, engaging students from across the political spectrum on the most difficult civic and moral questions. At the heart of Jason’s work is a simple conviction: before we can meaningfully contribute to our society, we must understand why we believe what we believe, or else our identity becomes a castle built on sand. If we want to preserve Western civilization, our generation needs to examine and reinforce its convictions instead of just inheriting them. As an American patriot committed to “bridging the divide,” Jason hopes to bring his peers together in gratitude for the greatest country in history while encouraging them to seriously consider the ideas and principles that are determining its future.

Blake Meidel is a Los Angeles–based student, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and young leader dedicated to using storytelling, business, and civic engagement to make a meaningful impact. He is the founder of Elevate Multimedia, a film and media company focused on original storytelling, and co-founder of Centenial, an AI-powered private aviation and luxury travel company. A student at Loyola High School, Blake is also a longtime Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Junior Ambassador, student pilot, and active advocate for engaging the next generation in American leadership and public life. Through Club America and TPUSA, he hopes to help build a community of informed, confident young people who are willing to lead, speak up, and contribute to the future of the country.