Youth Advisory Council
The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a statewide group of current JMG students and alumni who bring voice, leadership, and lived experience to Youth Solutions. YAC members help shape initiatives, connect with JMG students, support events and outreach, and strengthen the JMG alumni network across Michigan.
What YAC Members Do:
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Represent youth voice across JMG
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Connect with current JMG students and alumni
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Participate in school visits, events, and outreach
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Support CDC, Legislative Day, and other statewide activities
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Help grow the JMG Alumni Network
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Support the YAC Scholarship and fundraising efforts
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Participate in leadership, networking, and volunteer opportunities
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Help create content and share the JMG experience
Meet the YAC Officers
Current YAC Members
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Riley Brown, Northwest Education CTC
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Zachary DeZeeuw, Wexfor Missaukee Career Tech Center
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August Doerr, Lansing School District
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Savannah Duff, Central Lake High School
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Christian Dunn, GST Michigan Works!
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America Figueroa, West Michigan Works!
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Nolan Henson, Flint Southwestern Classical Academy
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Kamryn Kyles, Hartford High School
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Annabelle Leathorn, Ogemaw Heights High School
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Ayanna Mendieta, Michigan Works! West Central
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Mani Mesh, Windover High School
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Sarah Jones Moody, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation
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Claire Shooks, Central Lake High School
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Iyanni Shyne, West Michigan Works!
YAC in Action
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