Chair- Ariel Gonzalez & Vice Chair- Tenesha Taylor
agonzalez@wattsnc.org, ttaylor@wattsnc.org
This committee seeks young individuals with leadership capabilities interested in serving on the Council as change agents in their school and communities. The Youth Committee promotes a voice in decisions impacting youth in the Watts community and advises the Board, community leaders, and Stakeholders about the experiences and interests of young people in areas, such as (but not limited to) health and wellness, education, safety and government.
Additionally, the Youth Committee will provide a stage for leadership skill development and a forum for discussion of important issues and concerns to youth as well as build/foster and strengthen the relationship between youth and adult leaders on the Board and throughout the community. The chair will submit written reports to the Board with recommendations regarding youth related issues and council activities. The Youth representative will work closely with the Education, Arts/Culture and Recreation committee, and the Education Chair will serve as mentor/advisor.
