Clintel Hasan, AYC program consultant, shares how partners have created meaningful roles for youth and built stronger youth-adult partnerships, with lasting results that have the potential to reshape leadership and equity across Milwaukee.

At the Milwaukee Parks Department, Makynzie Russ is helping brainstorm ways to incorporate youth voice and create welcoming spaces for youth, while also learning to adapt and take initiative.

Through his board-level placement at Data You Can Use, Erik Nelson is building confidence and learning how to make a meaningful impact in his community.

Maria Hamidu and Sebastian Fuentes of Milwaukee Succeeds highlight how AYC members bring creativity, courage, and insight to projects - from shaping post-secondary pathways to leading events - reminding adults to listen, adapt and center youth voices.

Lad Lake is learning the power of youth perspectives as council members help shape policies, guide the structure of a new youth council and ensure programs truly reflect young people’s needs.

Sam Kacala of Arts @ Large reflects on how AYC members Eva, Lola and Max helped design the “Streets With A Story” film project and brought creativity, play and fresh perspectives to the organization.

Jeffrey Payne is shaping the future at Your Move MKE, uplifting youth voices and sparking new ideas for events - all while discovering that real leadership requires action, not just big talk.

Tai Rush is exploring leadership at Your Move MKE, contributing ideas to the “Remix” suggestion box and engaging the community - including local police.

At his placement with Data You Can Use, Deh Nee is helping plan the nonprofit’s annual Data Day, finding innovative ways to engage the community and exploring how youth can get more involved with data.