Youth Advisory Board

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About the Youth Advisory Board 

The Youth Advisory Board is a diverse group of high school aged students, who live in or attend school in Lexington, MA. Members meet bi-weekly during their service year to discuss an array of topics including mental health and community engagement.

As part of the Youth Advisory Board, students will collaborate with Staff and Board members to inform agency policies, procedures, and outreach efforts by sharing their perspectives on current events and issues in the media. They will also conduct a service project of their choosing and volunteer alongside YCC in the community. LHS students can receive Community Service credit!

Applications are currently open!

What does our

Youth Advisory Board do? 

Goal/Purpose

  • Provide feedback on YCC programs and procedures.

  • To communicate current issues to YCC Staff and Adult Board Members.

  • Connect peers to YCC services.

Eligibility and Application Process

  • Any Lexington youth entering the 6th–12th grades in the upcoming school year who lives in or attends school in Lexington. 

  • Has an interest in youth mental health or teen-related stressors. 

  • Must be able to attend 2 meetings per month (approx. 1hr long)

Meet the 2024-2025 Youth Advisory Board Members

Elissa

I'm Elissa, a senior at Lexington High School. My interests include figure skating, reading, and photography. A fun fact about me is that I have a dog named Mocha. I'm excited to be a part of the YCC Youth Advisory Board because I would like to make a positive impact on our community. 

Keya

I’m Keya, an 11th grader at Lexington High School. My interests include music, healthcare, and soccer. A fun fact about me is that I’ve snorkeled in one of the world’s largest barrier reefs. I’m really excited to join the YCC Youth Advisory Board because I want to raise awareness in our community about mental health, educate myself and others on resources available, and better understand perspectives of various youth.

Kirsten

I'm on Kiki, a senior at Lexington High School. My interests include playing tennis, baking, and painting. A fun fact about me is that I love everything chocolate! I'm really excited to join the YCC Youth Advisory Board because I really want to help my community and spread awareness about mental health.

Krish

I'm Krish, a sophomore at Lexington High School. My interests include playing table tennis, reading, and hanging out with my friends. A fun fact about me is that I'm actually a national-level table tennis player and have represented Team USA at the 2021 Pan-American Youth Championships in Cuenca, Ecuador. I'm really excited about joining the YCC Youth Advisory Board because I would like to help advocate for mental health awareness as it is a huge problem for kids my age and older.

Maya

 I'm Maya, a sophomore at Lexington High school. My interests include listening to music, running, reading, and spending time with my friends and family . A fun fact about me is I am a huge baseball fan. I'm really excited to join the YCC Youth Advisory Board because I am looking forward to making a difference in my community.

Omid

Hi, I’m Omid, a junior at Lexington High School. My interests include finance, Skiing, piano and Law. A fun fact about me is that I love to travel and trying new things. I’m really excited to join the YCC youth advisory board because I want to make a impact and have a voice in an organization that affects my community.

Tanya

I’m Tanya, a 9th grader at Lexington High School. I love figure skating and am a member of the Hayden synchronized skating teams. I also love art, painting in particular. A fun fact about me is that I have a 3 month old golden retriever puppy named Ollie! I’m really excited to join the YCC Youth Advisory Board because I want to help my friends and classmates have a better experience in high school.

This Could Be You!