Dakota Hall is an accomplished organizer and Executive Director of the Alliance for Youth Action and Alliance for Youth Organizing, the largest youth grassroots organizing network in the United States. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he developed a deep passion for community organizing at a young age.

During his time as a student, Dakota served as a student organizer and Vice President with the United Council of UW Students in 2012. It was there that he began to develop his skills in advocacy and community mobilization. His experiences at United Council helped him to understand the power of youth-led movements in effecting positive social change.

After graduating from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee with a degree in Finance and a certificate in American Indian Studies, Dakota went on to hone his organizing skills at Milwaukee Inner-city Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH) as the 53206 Youth Organizer. During his time there, he worked to address issues of racial and economic inequality in the Milwaukee community.

Dakota's passion for organizing led him to found Leaders Igniting Transformation (LIT) in Wisconsin. LIT is a Black and Brown-led organization dedicated to building power among youth of color and tackling issues such as the school-to-prison/deportation pipeline, student debt, and racial equity issues across Wisconsin. As the founding Executive Director of LIT, Dakota built the organization from a city-based group into a statewide powerhouse with over 18 full-time staff and 20+ part-time staff members.

In his current role as Executive Director of the Alliance for Youth Action and Alliance for Youth Organizing, Dakota continues to build political power with young people across the United States. He is dedicated to creating a world where young people are valued and their voices are heard. When he's not working, Dakota enjoys spending time on the lake, hiking, and going on long bike rides in search of the best custard in Wisconsin.