Student Advisory Board
Young Leaders Making Youth Arts Academy a Better Place
Empowering Students to Make Change
The Youth Arts Academy Student Advisory board is a prestigious and select group of diverse, energetic students who share a love for Youth Arts Academy and a passion for advocating its importance.
Plan Events
The Students on the board will help plan events at Youth Arts Academy, including the Open House, Club Night, and Commotion, along with any events the board decides to put on. Students will work with the Youth Arts Academy Staff to choose a theme, select decorations, help with advertisements, select sponsors, and more!
Provide Program Feedback
Students will be encouraged to contribute their unique perspectives to the group. These students will be on the ground floor of new programming brought to Youth Arts Academy. They will be able to help decide elements such as topics for master classes, individuals for discussion pannels, and more!
Volunteer
The Student Advisory Board provides students numerous opportunities to gain vaulable volunteer experience. The students will be involved in every event, from handing out programs at recitals, to running check in at Commotion, and everything in between. The older students will also act as mentors to the junior board.
Meet the 2023-2024 YAA Student Board!
Core Board
Drew Shyffer
President
Braxton Herold
Vice President
Isabella Slack
Secretary
Neesha Mohanty
Treasurer
Colton Brown
Social Media Coordinator
Sinaya Sharabi
Core Board Member
Junior Board
Alexa Steele
Junior Board Member
Nate Taylor
Junior Board Member
Daniel Berionne
Junior Board Member
Alex Phelps
Junior Board Member
Junior Board
Students grades 1-8
- Meets for one hour every other month
- September
- November
- January
- April
- June
Core Board
Students grades 9-12
- Meets for one hour every month
- Leadership roles are available, including:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Social Media
- Act as mentors to the Junior Board Members
Together, these exceptional individuals serve as representatives of all the students at Youth Arts Academy, working in collaboration with an advisor from the YAA Administrative team to express student voices and contribute to YAA programs and activities.
Throughout their term, students will acquire essential skills such as goal setting, decision-making, team building, and conflict resolution.