Minnesota Youth Council
The 36 representatives of the Minnesota Youth Council amplify the voice and power of young people across our state.
Council Values
The Council serves as liaison between young people statewide, youth-led and youth-serving organizations, and the adults elected to lead Minnesota from the capitol in Saint Paul. Through their official role advising the Governor and state legislature, Council representatives are building a state where all decisions that affect young people are made with and by young people.
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Youth Voice
We believe in the power and importance of ensuring all youth having a voice in their community and state.
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Authentic Relationships
We value authentic relationships among youth, adults, organizations and communities.
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Youth in Service
We support the involvement of young people in meaningful and engaging work focused on results.
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Equity for All Youth
We believe in connecting all young people with equitable access to resources and opportunities.
About the Council
Created by state statute in 2013, the Minnesota Youth Council is the official voice of young people statewide. Thirty-six representatives from Minnesota middle schools and high schools advise the Governor and state legislature on issues that affect their generation, creating a Minnesota that works better for everyone. Council members:
- select introduced bills for consideration for public hearing;
- propose youth legislation;
- provide advisory opinions to the legislature on bills; and
- prepare a youth omnibus bill.
Council Subcommittees
The subcommittees of the Minnesota Youth Council pursue the priorities that are most important to young people in our state.
Policy Research
The policy research committee is divided into three workgroups:
Substance Prevention Care Workgroup members:
- Emmanuel Edebiri
- Aven Simmons
- Shreya Sekar
- Hasini Guntipalli
Uplifting Youth Voice in Local Government Workgroup members:
- Taylor O’Shea
- Daniel Song
- Shyamana Kasat-Shors
- Braden Cox
- Elizabeth McCormick
Expanding Career and Achievement Pathways Workgroup members:
- Aila Brodd
- Dominick Lund-May
- Julia Rosenman
- Janae Rupert
Implementation Committee
Minnesota Health Standards Workgroup members:
- Alex Ren
- Adonai Yidnekachew
- Alexandra Hanks
- Mahi Madhan Kumar
Uplifting Youth Voice in Local Government Workgroup members:
- Alayna Boe
- Jonin Morgan
- Feven Tesfaye
- Luca Del Rio
External Engagement Committee members:
- Hilari Palodichuk
- Aditi Jha
- Alexis Gosewisch
- Zohha Khan
- Saad Ali
- Avery Braun
