Democracy starts with showing up—and it starts with being vote ready.

With Election Day just weeks away, BigTentUSA welcomed Chyann Sapp organizer of National Voter Registration Day on September 10, for a timely conversation on turning voter registration into meaningful civic action. Chyann highlighted the importance of not only registering for the first time, but checking and updating registration—especially as voting rules and deadlines vary widely by state.

The message was clear: know your community, know the rules, and use the tools already available. From state-specific voter guides and social media toolkits to local voter registration drives, there are plenty of ways to get involved without reinventing the wheel.

And the work doesn’t stop on National Voter Registration Day. Voter education, early voting, absentee ballots, sample ballots, and getting people to the polls all matter. Whether you’re organizing a drive, helping a college student navigate registration, or simply reminding a neighbor to check their status, every action counts. Let’s get America vote ready.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Chyann Sapp brings a wealth of strategic planning experience across diverse sectors, including government, nonprofit, advertising, and real estate sales and development. In 2011, Chyann made history by becoming the first Youth Voter Coordinator for the City of New York, where she led youth programming including the NYC Youth Poet Laureate program and Student Voter Registration Day, which was inspired by her participation in National Voter Registration Day. She also served as the Associate Director of a tech-focused nonprofit, where she led East Coast business development and established relationships with government and nonprofit partners to advance 2020 Census outreach efforts.