O'Brien Fellow PrincessSafiya Byers researched the factors that push young people into housing instability and often trap them in cycles that extend into adulthood. Through reporting on Milwaukee residents, service providers, and community organizations, her work examines the challenges facing vulnerable youth while highlighting efforts to provide long-term support, stability, and pathways to success. Her reporting focuses on how housing, mentorship, and basic needs services can help young people build secure futures.

Works published to date:

October 7, 2026