Executive Board & Advisory Council
The Executive Board of Directors and Advisory Council of Youth Speak Collective each consists of 5-15 leaders from higher education, business, nonprofit and government sectors. The Executive Board leads Youth Speak forward and is ultimately responsible and accountable for fundraising, development and the direction of the organization. The Advisory Council acts as mentors and advisers to the executive team and helps lead various projects and ideas forward. YSC is always looking for qualified candidates to join our team, please see the job descriptions for the Executive Board and Advisory Council below.
Executive Board of Directors
- Miguel Sanchez, Discovery Charter Prep School, student
- Norma Cardenas, Essence Marketing, LLC
- Richard Ramos, Olive Vista Middle School, Cervantes, Ramos y Socios
- Richard Alexander, Wells Fargo
- Margarita Velasquez, Mission Community Hospital
Advisory Council
- Angelica Ayala, Office of Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa
- Xochiltl Bravo, Partnership for Los Angeles Schools
- Jennie Carey, Los Angeles Education Partnership
- Cesar Diaz, Community Partnerships Consultant
- Noé Montes, Noé Montes Photography
- Antonio Plascencia Jr., Los Angeles Unified School District
Founding Board Members – 2006
- Amy Berfield, New Heights Charter School
- Whitney Kasserman, YSC Co-Founder
- Gloria Lazalde, Youth Policy Institute
- David Kietzman YSC Co-Founder
- Stefanie Gluckman, The Children’s Partnership
Past Advisors (2007 – 2011)
- Alex Reza, Community Activist
- Roberto Barragan, Valley Economic Development Center
- Vanessa Briseño, Nonprofit and Philanthropic Consultant
- Jackie Elliot, Partnerships Uplifting Communities
- Rudy Espinoza, LURN Network
- Rob Borstelmann, Wells Fargo
- Michelle Chavez, Families Fighting Cancer
- Rosie Santana, First 5 Los Angeles
- Paul Vinetz, City of Los Angeles Probation Department
- Cheston Callum, Enterprise Rent A Car
Executive Board and Advisory Council positions
Youth Speak is continually looking for dedicated individuals who are able to provide strong leadership to help Youth Speak strengthen and grow. Executive and Advisory Board members offer a wide variety of skills and talents to the organization, and contribute in a diversity of ways. If you are interested in learning more about membership in the Executive and Advisory Boards, please contact David Kietzman at (818) 890-2928.
