Councilmember Esmeralda Soria meets with Youth leaders from Boys and Men of Color Campaign, Fresno

María Schindler | April 3, 2015
yli is My Story

Thank you for supporting our youth leaders of color, Councilmember Soria!

I loved going to yli and seeing my friends and the staff. One of the memories that sticks out the most though is my first public speaking event. It was my first time talking about my experiences on how tobacco impacts my community’s health. I had to talk in front of the Board of Supervisors and my team. I felt so nervous going up there but I had the trust from my team! Thanks to people like Fahad, Alex, Catherine, Matt, and Patty I have overcome many of my fears of public speaking! Also shoutout to my brother for always being my number one and joining yli because of me!

Luisa Sicairos, Alumni