It’s that time of year! Make sure to add fresh yli gear to your list!
Pick one up for yourself and donât 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: Iâm 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  Rodriguez was awarded the James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award. These awards, ârecognize and support individuals who are advancing innovative and effective solutions to significant state issuesâ and provide a $250,000 investment in the work.
We know that decisions on policy arenât just on paper – they have very real impacts on individuals and, by extension, communities. Â This is one reason we work with youth … Continued
