Beth (she/they), 18, is a junior at Tennessee Tech University, where she studies Human Ecology, concentrating on Human Development and Family Sciences. Originally from Cookeville, Tennessee, she is excited about making content that combines her interests in agriculture and mental health in her second term on the YE4C Editorial Board. In her free time, Beth loves gardening and baking.

Fabiana (she/her), 17, is from Tucson, Arizona. After she finishes high school, she plans to study medicine with a minor in Spanish at the University of Arizona. Fabiana’s goal is to be a doctor for communities that need more health care. She also cares about helping young people with their health, stopping youth homelessness, and celebrating all kinds of different cultures and people. For fun, Fabiana loves spending time with dogs, traveling, and going to concerts.

Hannah (she/her), 17, is a high school student from Delaware with Ghanaian American heritage. She has podcasting experience and wants to use her voice to educate and empower others. Using the Youth Engaged 4 Change platform, she aims to bridge divides and create a better future. Hannah believes that open dialogue is powerful in the youth employment sector, and she’s excited to begin this important work.

Lilith (she/her), 18, is a college student living in Oklahoma. She is passionate about LGBTQIA+ issues and mental health. Lilith works on helping students with their overall health and well-being of youth through sharing affordable housing information, educating about the dangers of teen drug use, and encouraging sustainable choices. She hopes to empower other young women to make positive changes in their communities as a YE4C Editorial Board Member. Lilith is a huge music fan and loves going to concerts.

Maya (she/her), 18, is a communications lead at the Sunrise Movement youth hub in Dallas, Texas. She hopes to draw on her excitement about climate justice, women’s rights, and making education fair for everyone to inform her content development as a YE4C Editorial Board member. In her spare time, Maya enjoys reading, watching sports, and listening to Taylor Swift.

Skylar (she/her), 24, is a Bard College graduate and Posse scholar alumna, is originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and now calls New York City home. She created Sister2Sister, a mentorship program for young women of color that Bard College adopted as their first initiative for women of color. Skylar loves creative activities and aims to inspire young people to be true to themselves.

Stellan (he/him), 21, is an activist and leader from Memphis, Tennessee. He is the head of the Memphis Youth Action Board at the Community Alliance for the Homeless. He is also part of the Adolescent Trial Network, focusing on HIV prevention and care for teens and young adults. In his free time, Stellan enjoys writing, painting, collaging, and playing the Sims (4).

Taniece (she/her), 24, lives in Ohio and is looking forward to graduating as a paralegal this August. She also serves as a victim’s advocate on her county’s domestic violence task force. She is interested in creating content focused on women’s rights and helping survivors of sexual abuse. Her favorite role is being a mom to her baby boy. When Taniece has free time, she enjoys working on her own cosmetics line.

Turhan (he/him), 16, is a junior at BASIS Oro Valley High School in Tucson, Arizona. He is excited to create content that shows diverse life experiences to help young people understand the world better. When he's not busy with school, Turhan likes playing volleyball, reading, and learning new hobbies.

Vaishnavi (she/her), 16, is a high school student from New Orleans, Louisiana. She is passionate about mental health, health policy, journalism, and research. Vaishnavi is eager to help create materials that support easier access to mental health resources. In her free time, she enjoys singing, biking, and reading.