Youth Leadership Team

ABOUT

Each year, 15 youth with diverse lived experiences are selected to join the Youth Leadership Team. Over the course of 10 months, Youth Leaders participate in the following activities:

  • Working with a County employee as a mentor
  • Gaining work experience in County departments
  • Participating in County boards and commissions
  • Organizing town halls to gather input on topics important to youth and young adults
  • Serving as subject-matter experts to inform County programs and services

Youth Leaders organize and host Youth-Led Town Halls about issues affecting youth in San Diego County. The goals of the Town Halls are to:

  1. Amplify diverse and marginalized youth voices
  2. Build understanding of youth issues and priorities
  3. Provide opportunities for young people to share experiences and network
  4. Bridge intergenerational gaps between youth, community stakeholders, and members of local government
  5. Establish a call to action

2022 Town Halls

Youth Leaders presenting at the Substance Misuse Town Hall Youth Leaders and guest presenters at the Gun Violence Prevention Town Hall Youth Leaders and Youth Advisors at the Mental Health Equity Town Hall

MEET THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP TEAM

In addition to County staff, the Youth Sector is comprised of Youth Sector Coordinators and the Youth Leadership Team. This group of young leaders advises, educates, and organizes around youth needs in San Diego County.

2023-2024 Youth Leadership Team

Youth Sector Coordinators

 Jazlyn Velasco

Jazlyn Velasco

Rochelle Labayog

Rochelle Labayog

Youth Leaders

Ann Rodriguez

Ann Rodriguez

Augustin Dao

Augustin Dao

 Ayla Jones

Ayla Jones

Katie Tran

Katie Tran

Kylee Gallegos

Kylee Gallegos

Lauren Levy

Lauren Levy

Rachel An

Rachel An

Sheila Menon

Sheila Menon

Stephanie Hernandez

Stephanie Hernandez

Sunny Mangiameli

Sunny Mangiameli