Marin County Youth Commission (MCYC)

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 25 youth aged 12-23 years, MCYC acts 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.

The Marin County Board of Supervisors President Mary Sackett Swore in 23 Commissioners for the 2025-2026 term: Abdul Azeem Munshi, Adriella Marcus, Akhila Brahmandam, Alegra Valente, Alexander Gharakhanian, Anna Wallen, Avani Mahyavanshi, Biana Toussaint, Guo-Ting Tseng, Holden Fischer, Jose Gandara, Kelvin Colli Sente, Madeleine Gillespie, Makenna Mussato, Maya Kux, Mia Abrajan, Milagros Cruz, Mira Sridharan, Natalie Yax, Samantha Chew, Stuart Pratt, Vera Woo, Walt Novosardian.

To me, youth leadership is about organizing and inspiring others. I don’t have to be the loudest person in the room in order to be an effective leader. What matters most is bringing the voices of others to the forefront, gaining their respect, and encouraging them to share their voices so that we can enrich our communities together.
Josh Rowe, yli Board Member

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:

Our new subcommittee this year is Immigrant Justice, they will be working to advocate for newcomers in Marin County and bring awareness to resources that are available but underutilized.

Returning is:

Mental Health – The mental health subcommittee works to destigmatize and educate Marin youth on issues surrounding mental health. Last year was the sixth annual Wellness Festival on May 18th, 2025. The Festival included a panel about wellness and its connection to growth, a featured performance from Margo! and friends, an art and film showcase, and workshops held by other subcommittees and community partners. The event concluded with a vibrant resource fair highlighting our incredible community partners! The event was open to high school students and adults of all ages.

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.

Disability Justice –  For thw fourth 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 nearly 3,000 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) –Last year, the ATOD subcommittee’s goal was to increase youth access to Narcan and other harm reduction resources to prevent overdoses. ATOD worked closely with ODFreeMarin and Mark Dale around education and distributing Narcan. The subcommittee drafted a policy proposal to allow for the 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. They hosted their 2nd Cultural Fusion Faire and advocated 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!

25-26 Cohort Minutes and Agendas

DateEvent NameAgendasMinutes
Saturday, Sept 6th, 2025Special Meeting- Social Justice Retreat Agenda
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025General Meeting AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025General Meeting AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025General Meeting AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025General Meeting AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025General Meeting AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025Subcommittee Meeting AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025General Meeting AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025Special Team Building Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2025 General Meeting AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, Nov 12th, 2025General Meeting AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, Nov 19th, 2025 Subcommittee Meeting AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, Dec 3rd, 2025Subcommittee Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, Dec 10th, 2025General Meeting Agenda
24-25 Minutes and Agendas
DateEvent NameAgendasMinutes
Saturday, Sept 7th, 2024Special Meeting- Social Justice Retreat AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, Sept 11th, 2024General Meeting AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, Sept 25th, 2024General Meeting Agenda Minutes
Wednesday, Oct 2nd, 2024General Meeting Agenda Minutes
Wednesday, Oct 9th, 2024General Meeting AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, Oct 16th, 2024General Meeting Agenda Minutes
Wednesday, Oct 23rd, 2024General Meeting Agenda Minutes
Wednesday, Oct 30th, 2024General Meeting AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, Nov 6th, 2024General Meeting AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, Nov 13th, 2024General Meeting AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, Nov 20thGeneral Meeting- CANCELEDAgenda– CANCELED Due to inclement weather, this meeting has been canceled.
Wednesday, Dec 4th, 2024General MeetingAgendaMinutes
Wednesday, Dec 11th, 2024General Meeting AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, Dec 18th, 2024SPECIAL MEETING Agenda Minutes
Wednesday, Jan 8th, 2025General Meeting Agenda Minutes
Wednesday, Jan 15th, 2025General Meeting Agenda Minutes
Wednesday, Jan 22nd, 2025General MeetingAgendaMinutes
Wednesday, Jan 29th, 2025General Meeting AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, Feb 5th, 2025General Meeting AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, Feb 12th, 2025General MeetingAgendaMinutes
Wednesday, Feb 26th, 2025General Meeting AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025General Meeting Agenda Minutes
Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 General Meeting Agenda Minutes
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025General Meeting AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025General Meeting Agenda Minutes
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025General Meeting AgendaMintues
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025No MeetingNo MeetingSpring Break
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025General Meeting Agenda Minutes
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 General Meeting Agenda Mintues
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 General Meeting Agenda Minutes
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 General Meeting Agenda Mintues
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 General Meeting AgendaMinutes
Sunday, May 18th, 2025SPECIAL MEETING Agenda Minutes
Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 General Meeting AgendaMinutes
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025SPECIAL MEETING Agenda Minutes
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025General Meeting Agenda
23-24 Minutes and Agendas
DateEvent NameAgendasMinutes
Tue, January 10January 10Minutes
Tue, January 24January 24Minutes
Mon, February 27February 27Minutes
Mon, March 6March 6Minutes
Wed, September 13September 13Minutes
Wed, September 27September 27Minutes
Wed, October 4October 4Minutes
Wed, October 11October 11Minutes
Wed, October 18October 18Minutes
Wed, October 25October 25Minutes
Wed, November 8November 8Minutes
Mon, December 13December 13Minutes
Wed, February 28th February 28AgendaMinutes
Wed, March 20th March 20Agenda Minutes
Wed, April 3rd April 3rd Agenda Minutes
Wed, April 17th April 17th Agenda Minutes
Wed, May 1stMay 1st AgendaMinutes

Calendar of Meeting 25-26

Interested in Joining?

The MCYC application will open back up in January. If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact Laura Hay via email at [email protected]