An Ode to Youth
|yli is My Story
I’ve been told I walk around with stiff shoulders and a hurried look on my face. I think it’s because of where I live.
Let me explain…
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yli is My Story
My Story is Necessary: Speaking up about the Immigrant Experience in Half Moon Bay
|yli is My Story
I always shared the reality of my life as an undocumented immigrant from the bottom of my heart, and in doing so, I gained understanding of the value of my voice. But, with the ICE raids in the back of my head, I began to realize that sharing this experience could have consequences.
Saying Yes to Being CEO, Saying Yes to Youth Voice
|Our History, yli is My Story
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
Letter from Board Chair Brandon Brown
|Our History
Dear Youth Leadership Institute Community: I’m 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
Letter from CEO Jon Marker
|Our History
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
Walking Life at My Own Pace: The Story of My Name Series
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I was born in Chilpancingo, the capital of the state of Guerrero, México on a clear Saturday afternoon in October. But the story of my birth begins on Thursday, when my mom started having contractions and thought she was ready to give birth.
BLING Youth Grantmakers Fund 13 Youth-Led Projects
|Campaign Victories
Last week, BLING grantmakers distributed $65,000 to 13 youth-led projects addressing issues that face San Francisco youth, such as sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, ageism, homelessness, and more.
Embracing the Mystery: The Story of My Name Series
|yli is My Story
I had always wanted a grand, meaningful story behind my naming. But the simplicity and mystery in this story has given me the freedom to write my own story.