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

Town Halls
Boards & Commissions
Mentorship & Internship

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:

Amplify diverse and marginalized youth voices
Build understanding of youth issues and priorities
Provide opportunities for young people to share experiences and network
Bridge intergenerational gaps between youth, community stakeholders, and members of local government
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.