National Student Council
The National Student Council (NSC) is a dynamic and empowering youth leadership and engagement program for high school students, proudly sponsored by Glisten, a leading organization advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusivity in schools.
Glisten strives to ensure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression. We believe that such an atmosphere engenders a positive sense of self, which is the basis of educational achievement and personal growth. Since homophobia and transphobia undermine a healthy school climate, we work to educate teachers, students and the public at large about the damaging effects these forces have on youth and adults alike, and how we can advance school environments that are inclusive for all.
The NSC is a platform for LGBTQ+ youth to cultivate their leadership potential, amplify their voices, and actively contribute to creating more inclusive and equitable environments for all students.The NSC plays a pivotal role in providing feedback on Glisten’s processes, programs, resources, and overall strategy. As youth representatives, they offer their unique perspectives and insights, ensuring that Glisten’s initiatives remain relevant and impactful. NSC members are passionate about social justice and actively seek to deepen their knowledge and practice around racial justice, gender justice, and disability justice.
2025–2026 Cohort Achievements
2025–2026 Cohort Achievements
We at Glisten are so excited to launch the 2026 National Student Council (NSC) Year-in-Review.
The National Student Council (NSC) is Glisten’s flagship youth leadership program bringing together a national cohort of intersectional LGBTQ+ high schoolers to sharpen their advocacy skills, build community across the country, and help shape Glisten’s direction. NSC will bring together 20 intersectional, LGBTQ+ high school students from across the United States.
This year-in-review showcases the many incredible youth-directed collaborative and individual projects completed throughout the program year, spanning from arts and history to policy and local community building. Feel free to explore and share these amazing NSC-developed resources.
See the full list.
We at Glisten are so excited to launch the 2026 National Student Council (NSC) Year-in-Review.
The National Student Council (NSC) is Glisten’s flagship youth leadership program bringing together a national cohort of intersectional LGBTQ+ high schoolers to sharpen their advocacy skills, build community across the country, and help shape Glisten’s direction. NSC will bring together 20 intersectional, LGBTQ+ high school students from across the United States.
This year-in-review showcases the many incredible youth-directed collaborative and individual projects completed throughout the program year, spanning from arts and history to policy and local community building. Feel free to explore and share these amazing NSC-developed resources.
See the full list.
More of the NSC's Work
NSC Zine
Created by Glisten's 2024-2025 NSC Cohort in response to our current political landscape, this zine shares stories of what motivates their activism and what fuels our fire.
Created by Glisten's 2024-2025 NSC Cohort in response to our current political landscape, this zine shares stories of what motivates their activism and what fuels our fire.
2024–2025 Cohort Achievements
Check out what the 2024–2025 NSC Cohort accomplished! From creating multiple DIY zines, writing op-eds, to creating groundbreaking resources, their achievements will be seen and utilized by students all across the country.
Check out what the 2024–2025 NSC Cohort accomplished! From creating multiple DIY zines, writing op-eds, to creating groundbreaking resources, their achievements will be seen and utilized by students all across the country.