YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The 2025–2026 YAC is an exceptionally talented and engaged cohort of students from high schools throughout Northern California. Meeting regularly throughout the year, this committee leads the planning for the annual California Youth Agenda Conference. In addition to shaping the event, YAC members also support our social media outreach and contribute ideas and leadership for our intergenerational dialogues. 

This year, we're thrilled to introduce the inaugural cohort of Kuiper Fellows — four outstanding members of last year’s YAC who have returned to take on a new role as mentors. Their continued commitment and leadership will be invaluable as they help guide and support this year's cohort.

Applications for the 2026-2027 Youth Advisory Committee will open in the spring of 2026. If you wish to be notified when applications are available, please fill out this form.

2025–2026 Youth Advisory Committee Members 

Amani Malisa, Analy High School	Annika Hambali, Basis Independent High School	Christopher Mui, Athenian High School	Claire Statton, Acalanes High School
Cora Welch, Monta Vista High School	Emily Lau, Granite Bay High School	Jayden White, Salesian College Preparatory High School	Jonah Chang, Monta Vista High School
Maddy Norton, El Cerrito High School	Maggie Xie, Castro Valley High School	Rohan Bachmann, Fusion Academy	Rufta Amine, Athenian High School
Taji Anooshar,  Analy High School

2025–2026 Kuiper Fellows

Angela Cao, Basis Independent High School	Charley Mathews, Miramonte High School	Mimi Tuden, Berkeley High School	Mina Fedor, The College Preparatory School

See our Youth Advisory Committee members from 2024–2025.