Greater Good Initiative (GGI)
The Greater Good Initiative (GGI) is a youth-led left-of-center think tank and advocacy organization based in Ashburn, Virginia. Founded in 2020, the organization trains students and young professionals to write policy proposals and meet with government officials. The group operates across several areas, including civil rights, economic policy, and public health. Its main goal is to involve young people in the legislative process to promote a left-of-center agenda, including policies focused on climate change, increased business regulations, expanded social welfare, and “equity.” 1 2 3
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Background
Tarina Ahuja and a group of students started the Greater Good Initiative in May 2020. The founders created the organization to give young people the technical skills needed to draft formal legislation and participate in government. To organize this work, the group established a fellowship program through which participants were assigned to specific departments, such as Policy, Advocacy, or Strategy. 2 4
Since obtaining tax-exempt status, the organization has recruited high school and college students to write legislative briefs and policy memos. Students work with mentors to research social issues and develop specific recommendations. The initiative also coordinates meetings between its members and local or federal representatives to discuss these proposals. 5 6 7
Financials
For the fiscal year ending December 2023, the Greater Good Initiative reported $0 in total revenues across all categories, including contributions, program services, and investments. Total functional expenses for the period were $1,741, resulting in a net income of -$1,741. The organization’s balance sheet reflects $1,258 in total assets with no reported liabilities, leaving the organization with $1,258 in net assets at year-end. The group’s president received no compensation and no additional benefits during this fiscal cycle. 1
Leadership
As of March 2026, co-founder Tarina Ahuja was the president of the Greater Good Initiative. Ahuja graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor’s degree in social studies. She previously was a fellow at the Kennedy Human Rights Center, where she supported international human rights litigation. She co-founded and serves as the executive director of Young Khalsa Girls. She has participated in events, including the 2019 Madeleine K. Albright Luncheon, the Foreign Policy Her Power Summit, and she was youth ambassador for the National Democratic Institute’s and Running Start’s DISRUPTHER program aimed at increasing women’s political participation. She is a member of the Class of 2026 Board of Trustees at the Parliament of the World’s Religions. 8 9 10
As of March 2026, Olivia DiGiulio was the vice president of policy at the Greater Good Initiative. She completed an internship with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). She has participated in community education projects with the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. She worked with her deacon to add pro-LGBT education at her parish school. She previously held the title of director of public health policy within the organization. 11