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Youth Leadership Council
MMP’s Youth Leadership Council
The Youth Leadership Council (YLC) brings together a diverse group of high school students from across the state, providing them with an opportunity to actively participate in the legislative process and contribute their insights to our policy goals. Through a train-the-trainer model, MMP will develop and empower these young individuals as community activists. This approach not only encourages youth to use their voices for systemic change but also equips them with the skills to support their peers in becoming advocates.
Jorel
Hello! My name is Jorel Chavez-Green and I’m from Boston, MA. I am an active member of my school community as a Student Council Representative. I enjoy playing sports such as soccer and basketball with friends and listening to music. I joined YLC to learn how to effectively advocate for myself and others in my community.
Omar
Hello everyone, my name is Omar Santoyo and I am from Northampton MA. I am a junior at the Williston Northampton school. I think that advocacy is important because it gives everyone a voice regardless of where they are from. I also believe in mentorship because of the effect that type of relation can have to help people who need it.
Lyla
Hi!! My name is Lyla McEntire, and I attend Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School. I am also a part of the Dental Assisting program offered at Bristol-Plymouth. My all-time favorite things to do is eat Chipotle and draw. I am also interested in youth advocacy, especially with youth of a minority group, such as myself.
Faith
Hi! My name is Faith Kiuna and I live in Lowell, MA. The reason I wanted to be apart of the Youth Leadership Council is because I saw it as a great organization that could teach me a lot about advocacy. I believe that as youth we don’t have a lot of representation and with this program I hope to gain the skills needed in order to be that representation for them.
Troy
Hi my name is Troy Omoroghomwan I am a junior at Boston Latin School. I joined MMP YLC because I believe that advocacy and helping your community is very important and that everyone can help make the world a better place. YLC promotes that same idea of helping others and advocating for what’s right which is why I enjoy the program.
Betty
Hello! My name is Betty Nguyen and I am from Boston, MA. As a high school mentor at Big Sister Boston, I believe mentoring youth and activism have the power to change lives. I joined the YLC to improve my leadership skills and assist make changes to our community.
Why YLC?
🌟 Shape the Future: As a member of the YLC, you’ll have the chance to actively engage in the legislative process and contribute your valuable insights to our policy goals.Â
💪 Empower and Grow: Mass Mentoring Partnership is dedicated to empowering young leaders like you. Through our train-the-trainer model, we’ll equip you with essential skills to become a community activist and support your peers in becoming advocates.Â
🚀 For any questions or further information, reach out to our team at info@massmentors.org.
*The current YLC application cycle is now closed.
More Information
- The Youth Leadership Council (YLC) turns knowledge into action by setting up meetings with Massachusetts State Legislators, organizing Youth Mentoring Day, planning for and implementing peer advocate trainings where they bring lessons to practice in a youth-led workshop, and participating in focus group style discussions to help shape and strengthen MMP’s legislative priorities.
- The YLC meets 2 hours biweekly from October through May. Most of the meetings will take place on Zoom.
- Each member of the YLC receives a $750 stipend.
*We are not currently accepting new applications to join the YLC.
Youth Leadership Council 2024 Activities
Youth Leadership Council 2023 Activities
Mentoring Night at Fenway 2022
