About Youth Forward
Youth Forward is a new and growing organization dedicated to supporting disadvantaged youth and youth of color through policy advocacy, education and community action. In addition to its own policy work, Youth Forward assists other organizations with strategic support in the areas of youth organizing, policy research, and organizational development. Youth Forward is committed to supporting youth voice and youth/adult partnerships and as such, recently added 4 amazing young adults to its board directors.
Board of Directors
President: LaCresia Hawkins
Treasurer: Fernando Cibrian
Secretary: Amy Fitzgerald
Member: karen kaur dhillon
Member: Jay Franco
Member: Devoshar Madkins
Member: Mahlet Markos
Member: Tia Elena Martinez
Member: Carmen Medrano
Staff
Jim Keddy, Executive Director
Nia MooreWeathers, Community Organizer
Sarah-Michael Gaston, Policy Advocate