Founded in 1969, the Marin County Youth Commission (MCYC) is one of the oldest and most well-regarded youth commissions in the United States. Made up of 23 youth aged 12-23 years, MCYC’s goal is to act as a political voice for young people — particularly those in underserved populations, including youth of color, youth with disabilities, homeless youth, rural youth, and LGBTQ youth — by engaging with the Marin County Board of Supervisors and other policy makers.
The Marin County Board of Supervisors President Dennis Rodini Swore in 23 Commissioners for the 2024-2025 term: Annie Carmona, Tara Fullerton, Cole Greene, Alegra Valente, Anna Wallen, Jess Lester, Akhila Brahmandam, Caroline Foster, Mia Abrajan, Abdul Azeem Munshi, Brian Castillo, Walt Novosardian, Mira Sridharan, Roshan Belani, Finn Nelson, Maya Kux, Christopher Poore, Makenna Mussato, Samantha Dvorin, Jacinda Wright, Hava Rossiter, Kelvin Colli, Jasmine Wood.
At the beginning of each term, Commissioners work diligently to identify issues they are passionate about and meet with community organizations to learn about ongoing efforts to address these issues. They then organize and implement social justice campaigns, which may look like drafting public policy, engaging other youth through trainings and events, and/or conducting community-wide education.
Our work this year:
Mental Health – The mental health subcommittee works to destigmatize and educate Marin youth on issues surrounding mental health. This year will be the sixth annual Wellness Festival on May 18th, 2025. The Festival will include a panel about wellness and its connection to growth, a featured performance from Margo! and friends, and an art and film showcase and workshops held by other subcommittees and community partners. We will conclude the event with a vibrant resource fair highlighting our incredible community partners! The event is open to high school students and adults of all ages, and will be fun, informational, and nurture wellness.
Thank you to Marin 9 to 25 and Find Your Way, Kara Connors (suicide prevention collaborative), Marin County Office of Education, Marin Clean Energy, Marin Community Foundation for supporting our event.
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Education Equity– The Education Equity subcommittee is a returning subcommittee from previous years. The Education Equity subcommittee is committed to ensuring all students in Marin, regardless of background or resources, have access to a quality, inclusive, and supportive education. This year we are focusing on student voice by working with the Superintendent of The Marin County Office of Education John Caroll. In the future, we plan to advocate for students’ rights by creating and distributing resources to inform students.
Disability Justice – For the third year running, the Disability Justice subcommittee has been educating, empowering, & ensuring the inclusion of all disabled people in Marin County. Commissioners are working diligently to expand social media outreach and give Disability Justice 101 presentations at schools and organizations across Marin. In total, Disability Justice commissioners have reached over 2,750 community members across the county. In the future, the subcommittee hopes to host a movie screening for a film about the Disability Rights Movement and continue giving presentations. Please reach out to us if you or your organization would like to schedule a presentation!
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Prevention (ATOD) –This year, the ATOD subcommittee’s goal is to increase youth access to Narcan and other harm reduction resources in order to prevent overdoses. ATOD is working closely with ODFreeMarin and Mark Dale around education and distributing Narcan. The subcommittee drafted a policy proposal to allow for distribution of Narcan at public school sites.
Thank you to RXSafe Marin and OD Free Marin for supporting our work this year!
Racial Equity – The Racial Equity subcommittee aimed to promote cultural diversity by uplifting and uniting communities of color in Marin. We will be putting on our 2nd Cultural Fusion Faire and advocating for policy change to educate the community on racial awareness and prevalent issues regarding racial injustice within the community.
Meeting Agendas & Minutes – Click Below to access!
24-25 Cohort Minutes and Agendas
| Date | Event Name | Agendas | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Sept 7th, 2024 | Special Meeting- Social Justice Retreat | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, Sept 11th, 2024 | General Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, Sept 25th, 2024 | General Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, Oct 2nd, 2024 | General Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, Oct 9th, 2024 | General Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, Oct 16th, 2024 | General Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, Oct 23rd, 2024 | General Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, Oct 30th, 2024 | General Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, Nov 6th, 2024 | General Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, Nov 13th, 2024 | General Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| General Meeting- CANCELED | Agenda– CANCELED | Due to inclement weather, this meeting has been canceled. | |
| Wednesday, Dec 4th, 2024 | General Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, Dec 11th, 2024 | General Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, Dec 18th, 2024 | SPECIAL MEETING | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, Jan 8th, 2025 | General Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, Jan 15th, 2025 | General Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, Jan 22nd, 2025 | General Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, Jan 29th, 2025 | General Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, Feb 5th, 2025 | General Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, Feb 12th, 2025 | General Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, Feb 26th, 2025 | General Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 | General Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 | General Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 | General Meeting | Agenda | |
| Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 | General Meeting | Agenda |
23-24 Minutes and Agendas
| Date | Event Name | Agendas | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, January 10 | January 10 | Minutes | |
| Tue, January 24 | January 24 | Minutes | |
| Mon, February 27 | February 27 | Minutes | |
| Mon, March 6 | March 6 | Minutes | |
| Wed, September 13 | September 13 | Minutes | |
| Wed, September 27 | September 27 | Minutes | |
| Wed, October 4 | October 4 | Minutes | |
| Wed, October 11 | October 11 | Minutes | |
| Wed, October 18 | October 18 | Minutes | |
| Wed, October 25 | October 25 | Minutes | |
| Wed, November 8 | November 8 | Minutes | |
| Mon, December 13 | December 13 | Minutes | |
| Wed, February 28th | February 28 | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wed, March 20th | March 20 | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wed, April 3rd | April 3rd | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wed, April 17th | April 17th | Agenda | Minutes |
| Wed, May 1st | May 1st | Agenda | Minutes |
Calendar of Meetings 24-25
Interested in Joining?
The MCYC application cycle is now open for the 25-26 cohort! Please visit the county website for more information and the link to the application. If you have any questions regarding getting involved until then, please contact the Program Manager, Laura Hay.