2024-2025 Youth Governors

Early Conference Youth Governor Garrett Gruner

Coldwater High School

Hi, my name is Garrett Gruner, and I have the honor to serve as your Early Youth Governor. This is my seventh year of participation in Youth In Government, and it truly has been a life-changing experience. I truly hope as Youth Governor that I can assist in maintaining the amazing opportunities and accessibility this program offers.

Apart from YIG, I also am active in 4-H and school organizations. I am currently the President of the 4-H Leaders Council, the Vice President of the Branch County Junior Livestock Association, the Treasurer of the National Art Honor Society, and a member of National Honor Society, National Association of High School Scholars, and the Lost Nations Beekeepers Association. My hobbies include beekeeping and playing the tuba as well as maintaining active in local politics.

Late Conference Youth Governor Saachi Rajgarhia

Black River High School

Hello everyone! My name is Saachi Rajgarhia, and I am proudly serving as the Youth Governor for this year’s Late Conference. I am a senior at Black River Public School in Holland, MI. This is my fourth year in YIG, and I’ve had the privilege of attending over ten conferences, including four Spring Conferences, a Middle School Conference, two DLRs, CONA, Gov Con, two Fall Conferences, and more.

My love for YIG comes from the program's unique ability to unite young people and give them a platform to advocate for change. As Youth Governor, I am dedicated to focusing on community building within YIG. My goal this year is to bridge the gap between the program areas, ensuring that we foster stronger connections and more effective collaboration. Additionally, I want to focus on connecting the work we do at MYIG back to the real government by meeting with specialists in our fields, mock election procedures, and working outside of our conferences.

Outside of YIG, I love spending time at the beach, drinking coffee, learning math, and hanging out with my friends. My other extracurriculars include leading youth political organizations both locally and statewide, playing the alto saxophone, and tutoring.

I am so excited to meet everyone and make this the best year of YIG. If you have any questions/comments/suggestions, I would love to hear them. You can reach me on the Youth Governor Contact Form here!