Katie O'Grady Speaks with KOIN-TV AM Extra about the "We Are" Short.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Local teens were given a platform to express themselves during these confusing and frustrating times thanks to a local award winning director and actress.

Katie O’Grady joined AM Extra Monday to share her video, The Voice of Portland Teens.

O’Grady talked about the message behind the video, why teens need to be heard — as well as her work on the Portland Trailblazers’ 50th Anniversary Campaign, “Growing Up Rip City.“