Youth Advisory Committee

Youth Advisory Committee is a diverse group of teens ages 13-19 who are student ambassadors for North Shore Youth Council. They empower young people to become involved in their schools and communities through service projects, community events, charity, and education. YAC serves as a peer-to-peer drug resistance and prevention model whose programs extend into the community through collaboration with schools, local businesses, and a variety of projects and agencies. Their flagship programs include teen rec nights and other recreational activities, our Big Buddy-Little Buddy cross-age mentoring program, food drives, Habitat for Humanity build events, and fundraising events.

​NSYC's Youth Advisory Committee is unique for providing fresh perspective on the implementation or enhancement of programs and services that will help guide positive behaviors and prevent destructive decisions, violence, bullying, and substance abuse in adolescents.

​Members meet twice a month to discuss current issues facing youth and teens today, and make recommendations to the Board of Directors as to how they can best serve today's youth and teens to help them live positive, healthy lives.

Guiding Principles

Through empowerment, young people know they are valued by their peers
​and the adults in their communities.

Through involvement, young people serve useful roles in their
​schools, families, and communities.

Through volunteering, young people provide service to others in the community.
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Through respect, young people feel safe in their community.

2025 Youth Advisory Committee Board

Matthew Kelsey
​President
Natalie DeTurris
​Vice President
Gwendolyn Graham​
​Secretary
Brody Rusch
Parliamentarian
Youth Advisory Committee is always looking to expand and bring in new members. No special skills are necessary, just a genuine interest in youth issues and a willingness to commit to being a team player. Opportunities are available for job readiness, earning community service hours, developing skills in meeting procedures, working with the media, advertising, community consultation, public speaking, and decision making. YAC meets weekly on Fridays from 6:30-7 PM at the NSYC rec room. Attend a meeting at any time!