Yolo Youth Commission
2024 MEETING SCHEDULE
2024 MEETING SCHEDULE
2024 MEETING SCHEDULE
The Yolo Youth Commission meets monthly in person. View the 2024 meeting schedule calendar for the Yolo Youth Commission. The Youth Commission meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the Yolo County Office of Education Conference Center with some exceptions.
Meetings are always open to the public to attend. Meeting agendas, packets, and minutes are posted on this page on the Commission Meetings webpage.
If you would like information on the Yolo Youth Commission, please contact the Yolo Youth Commission at youthcommission@ycoe.org or (530) 669-3772.
Photo from the 2023 Yolo Youth Commission swearing-in ceremony.
Members of the 2023 Yolo Youth Commission were recognized by YCOE and the Board of Supervisors on January 27, 2024.
2024 COMMISSIONERS
2024 COMMISSIONERS
2024 COMMISSIONERS
The Youth Commission consists of 15 members appointed to a one-year term. Commissioners may be appointed to an additional one-year term. The current commissioners are:
District 1
- Saraya Montgomery (she/her), 11th grade student at River City High School (West Sacramento)
- Sa'Maya Dixson (she/her), 8th-grade student at Bridgeway Island Elementary School, Secretary
- Olivia Brandon (she/her), 11th grader at River City High School (West Sacramento)
District 2
- Boyeon Choi (she/her), 11th-grade student at Davis Senior High School, Reporter
- Olivia Interbitzin (she/her), 10th-grade student at Davis Senior High School, Vice Chair
- Miles Mariani (he/him), 11th grader at Winters High School
District 3
- Genevieve Frank (she/her), 10th grade student at Pioneer High School (Woodland)
- Jazmin Garcia (she/her), 10th grader at Davis Senior High School, Chair
- Isabelle Chan-De Silva (she/her), 8th grader at Emerson Junior High School (Davis), Treasurer
District 4
- Ash Knudsen (they/them), 9th grade student at Da Vinci Charter High School
- Jonah Sprang (he/him), 10th grade student at Davis Senior High School
- Riya Vij (she/her), 9th grader at Holmes Junior High School (Davis)
District 5
- Parami Jayakody (she/her), 8th grade student at Emerson Junior High School (Davis)
- Angel Torres (he/him), 11th grade student at Esparto High School
- Leonardo Tafolla (he/him), student at Esparto High School
To reach Commission leaders, contact the Yolo Youth Commission at youthcommission@ycoe.org or (530) 669-3772.
2024 Commission leadership
2024 Commission leadership
2024 Commission leadership
In February 2023, the Yolo Youth Commission voted on and approved its new officers as follows:
- Jazmin Garcia, 10th grader at Davis Senior High School from District 3, was elected as Chair
- Olivia Interbitzin, 10th grader at Davis Senior High School from District 2, was elected as Vice Chair
- Sa'Maya Dixson, an 8th grader at Bridgeway Island Elementary School from District 1, was elected as Secretary
- Isabelle Chan-De Silva, an 8th grader at Emerson Junior High School from District 3, was elected as Treasurer
- Boyeon Choi, 11th grader at Davis Senior High School from District 2, was elected as Reporter
ABOUT THE COMMISSION
ABOUT THE COMMISSION
ABOUT THE COMMISSION
In May 2022, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to establish the Yolo Youth Commission as a two-year pilot program and authorized the Yolo County Office of Education (YCOE) to administer the program. The pilot is being funded by county cannabis tax revenue with additional grant funding from the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center.
In November 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved 15 youth commissions (3 youth per supervisorial district) to be seated.
With about 25% of the county’s population under the age of 18, the Yolo Youth Commission creates a permanent pathway for young people to shape their future and build community in Yolo County. Nothing for YOUth without YOUth!
MISSION
To enhance the quality of support, services, and programs for youth through working with local leaders to make funding decisions to make a positive impact on youth development and empowerment for all.
WHAT WE DO
- Commissions are an active part in our local government and will hold meetings monthly to understand the existing efforts to support youth and determine what needs of youth may not be met or need support in.
- Issue a yearly request for grant funding proposals from youth-centered efforts or youth organizations
- Review and evaluate proposals to present to the BOS to support Yolo County youth services, programs, and organizations with funding opportunities.
- Conduct studies and advise on other proposals and programs as requested by the BOS and lead their own interests through studies on youth needs and development.
ELIGIBILITY
Youth who are between the ages of 13-18 and reside in Yolo County are welcome to apply. At the time of appointment, commissioners shall be no younger than 13 and no older than 18 years of age.
Applications are now closed for the Yolo Youth Commission! The next application period will open in late 2023. If you have questions about eligibility or how to apply, contact Anissa Del Castillo, Administrative Assistant, Equity and Support Services, at anissa.delcastillo@ycoe.org or (530) 669-3772.
Adopted and approved by the Yolo County Board of Supervisors on March 21, 2023.
