It’s that time of year! Make sure to add fresh yli gear to your list!
Pick one up for yourself and donāt forget one for a dope youth leader in your life. Knowing that all proceeds go to making sure that young people have a voice just makes each purchase that much sweeter. Click the link for options – from Stranger Things to Classic Tees – but make sure to get yours before they’re gone!
I started at YLI over 8 years ago. As a Program Coordinator, I worked with LGBTQ young people in Marin County to create safe spaces in schools through policy change. … Continued
Dear Youth Leadership Institute Community: Iām writing today to announce an important leadership transition at the Youth Leadership Institute. After four years of committed service as our CEO, Jon Marker … Continued
Dear Friends: The month of June marks a transition at Youth Leadership Institute as our programs wind down a year of campaigns, events and youth voice across California. Today, I … Continued
On February 11th it was announced that Central Valley Senior Director of Programs Yammilette Ā Rodriguez was awarded the James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award. These awards, ārecognize and support individuals who are advancing innovative and effective solutions to significant state issuesā and provide a $250,000Ā investment in the work.
We know that decisions on policy arenāt just on paper – they have very real impacts on individuals and, by extension, communities. Ā This is one reason we work with youth … Continued
