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 monthly 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 closed and will reopen in April of 2024.
Meet the 2023-2024 Youth Advisory Board Members
Abby
Hello, I’m Abby, and I’m in 12th grade at Lexington High School. I am a national level competitive climber and I also love playing tennis and waterskiing. A fun fact about me is that I have 5 pets; a dog and 4 chickens. I am really excited to join the YCC Youth Advisory Board so we can work with teens and families on eliminating the stigma around mental health, so that everyone feels comfortable getting help when needed
Elissa
Hi! I'm Elissa, a junior 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 join the YCC Youth Advisory Board because I would like to help spread awareness about mental health and reduce the stigma around it.
Keya
Hi, I'm Keya! I'm a 10th grader at LHS. My interests include playing soccer & the violin, as well as digital art. A fun fact about me is that I have an undying love for Taylor Swift (ask any of my friends for validation). I'm really excited to join the YCC Youth Advisory Board because I want to make an impact on our community and raise awareness about mental health to others as well as myself.
Grace
I'm Grace, a senior at Lexington High School! My interests include dance, art, coding, and robotics. A fun fact about me is I don't like olives but I love Greek food! I'm really excited to join the YCC Youth Advisory Board because I am passionate about mental health and hope I can help people get the support they need.
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.
Leo
I'm Leo, a Senior at Lexington High School. My interests include swimming, running, and exploring the world. A fun fact about me is I love to take walks to de-stress. I'm really excited to join the YCC Youth Advisory Board because I strongly believe that a person's health leads to their success.
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.
Kirsten
I'm Kiki, a junior 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 because I really want to help my community and spread awareness about mental health.
Nikhita
I'm Nikki, a junior at Lexington High School. My interests include reading, playing tennis, listening to music, and hanging out with friends and family. A fun fact about me is that I have an older brother. I'm really excited to join the YCC Youth Advisory Board because I want to make a difference and help people in the future.
Sitara
Hi! I'm Sitara, a current senior at Lexington High School. My interests include neuroscience and psychology research, creative writing, and teaching! A fun fact about me is that I have been dancing ballet for 11 years. I'm excited to join the YCC Youth Advisory Board because I'm passionate about spreading awareness about mental health for children and adolescents."
Omid
My name is Omid and I am a sophomore at Lexington High School. I am interested in history, business, and creative writing. A fun fact about me is that I really enjoy traveling and discovering new cultures. I am really excited to join the YCC Youth Advisory Board because I want everybody in the community to thrive.
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.
Veronika
I'm Veronika, a senior at Lexington High School. My interests include tennis, math, and theater. A fun fact about me is that I have two older brothers. I'm really excited to join the YCC Youth Advisory Board because I think it's a great opportunity to make a difference in my community.
This Could Be You!
Through Our Eyes is a community project maintained by the Youth Advisory Board. Through this website, we hope to break down the mental health stigma and connect youth in our community.