Montzerrat, Social Justice Advocate and Visionary Leader
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“If I were to imagine a better world, it would be one where we recognize the humanity of people and see value in them regardless of the background they carry.” … Continued
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Andrea on Healthy Retail: CAM Youth Advocate Shares Testimony at Press Conference
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“We’re tired of seeing our neighborhoods bombarded with these products, and advertisements. That is why we are working to promote healthier stores to support our local markets at Youth Leadership … Continued
YLI Alum Edith Martinez Shows How YLI Opened Doors
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“The skills, opportunity, and experience that YLI offers help to motivate youth so much. You can be heard and you can be political at any age. You don’t have to … Continued
Why Meet with Elected Officials? Marin County Youth Commission Breaks it Down
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“Meeting with our elected officials is integral to strengthening our relationship and building the credibility of the Marin County Youth Commission.” – Joshua Rowe, 15 The Marin County Youth Commission … Continued
B.L.I.N.G. Announces Fall 2016 Grantees!
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“Adults can only reflect on what it was like to be a youth. Youth feel what it’s like and know the issue(s)” – Shai, Fall and Spring 2016 Grantee Twice … Continued
Andrea Villegas and the Recently Published Case Study to Limit Payday Lending
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Andrea Villegas is a youth leader and resident of Half Moon Bay, CA and has been part of Youth Leadership Institute in our San Mateo office for more than a … Continued
Jennifer, San Mateo Youth Leader, To Lead Nov. 9 Transportation Press Conference
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“Public transportation is a great opportunity in the Bay Area to get exposed to our diverse surroundings and helps us travel to our destinations, especially when youth do not have … Continued
Tackling Transportation in San Mateo County
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Youth leaders from Half Moon Bay and South San Francisco join forces at the innovative School for Public Transportation Reform with the goal of understanding public transit challenges to access/affordability, … Continued