Current IYAB Members

Alexis, Airdrie, AB

Alexis is a freshman from Airdrie, Alberta. She has been volunteering with YVC for one year, and has completed 118 hours! Her favorite projects are volunteering at events, in her community, that bring people together. She also enjoys volunteering at a local senior’s home, playing bingo with the residents. In her free time, she loves to bake, make art, and go camping.

Ariyan, Reading, PA

Ariyan is a junior from Reading, Pennsylvania. One of his favorite projects was working to create resources for high school students experiencing homelessness. He enjoys photography and spending his time in the service of others.

Asher, Muskogee, OK

Asher is a freshman from Muskogee, Oklahoma. He really likes to volunteer at the Farmers Market where he helps people with food stamps get food at the Farmers Market. He likes listening to music, playing video games, and playing his ukulele.

Asritha, Muskogee, OK

Asritha is a senior from Muskogee, Oklahoma. Some of her favorite projects include Camp Bennet and helping out at the local farmers market. She loves singing and playing the piano in her free time!

Ava, Charleston, SC

Ava is a senior from Charleston, South Carolina. She has been volunteering with YVC Charleston since 2019, and is currently a member on their Youth Advisory Board. Her favorite volunteer project was collecting donated school supplies, and handing them out at a underfunded school in her community. Outside of YVC, Ava is a project leader for Operation Christmas Child and was a Team Leader for Water Mission’s Walk for Water. She enjoys reading and cheerleading for her high school. Ava cannot wait to serve on the IYAB and help many communities!

Bryce, Hampton Roads, VA

Bryce is a junior from Hampton Roads, Virginia. He has been volunteering with YVC for the past two years and is thrilled to be a part of the team. Bryce’s favorite and most rewarding project with YVC was helping the elderly by making bracelets and playing bingo with them. Outside of volunteering, he enjoys playing basketball, soccer, baseball, and swimming. In his free time, he often hangs out with friends, reads, or plays video games.

Elana, Springfield, MO

Elena is a senior from Springfield, Missouri. Her favorite project with YVC has been helping out at the district bowling tournament for the Special Olympics, but a close second is making dog toys for local shelters. She plays the flute and piano, and she also loves to bake (though she’s not very good).

Genesis, St. Louis, MO

Genesis is a senior from St. Louis, Missouri. This is her third term on IYAB and she is extremely thrilled to be a part of the team. She has been volunteering with YVC since June 2021. Outside of volunteering, academics, and various clubs, she has participated in varsity basketball and cross country. In her free time, she can be found biking with her family, hanging out with her friends or reading a new book. Genesis is ecstatic to serve on the International Youth Advisory Board and make a difference this year!

Isabella G., Springfield, MO

Isabella is a senior from Springfield, Missouri. You can find her playing tennis, practicing piano, or hanging out with her friends. Isabella’s favorite YVC projects have been helping out at the Community Gardens and at the Humane Society!

Isabella R., Anderson, SC

Isabella is a sophomore from Anderson, South Carolina. She is super excited to be serving with the International Youth Advisory Board for her first time! She would have to say her favorite project would be Meals on Wheels, she loves to talk and meet new people every time! In her free time you can find her hanging out with friends, on family trips, and in the pool. She can’t wait for the new adventures IYAB will bring this year!

Jamison, Hampton Roads, VA

Jamison is a senior from Hampton Roads, Virginia. Her favorite projects have been volunteering at PORT emergency winter shelter and THRIVE, a local food pantry. Outside of YVC, Jamison is involved with her school’s SCA, volunteers with her local library, and coaches her community swim team. When she isn’t volunteering, she enjoys swimming, skiing, and spending time with her friends and family. Jamison is excited to serve on IYAB and make a difference in communities around the world.

Joshua, Calgary, AB

Joshua is a junior from Calgary, AB Canada and has been volunteering with YVC for a year. He enjoys hanging out with family & friends, reading and keeping busy. So far Joshua’s favorite project has been helping out at the “Kids Only” store over Christmas at Heritage Park.

Katherine, St. Louis, MO

Katherine is a senior from St. Louis, Missouri. This will be her second year on the IYAB team and her third year serving with YVC. In her free time, Katherine enjoys running, art, hiking, and spending time with her friends and family. In school, she participates in various recreational and volunteer based clubs as well as running track and cross country. Katherine is excited to contribute to the IYAB team and for a great year of volunteering!

Keaton, Kansas City, MO

Keaton B. is a 7th grader from Kansas City, Missouri and loves theater, role playing games, playing guitar, singing, and playing video games with his friends. Keaton participates in his school theater program, LGBTQ+ Student Advocacy Group, Games Club, Stage Right’s Show Choir program and YVC’s IYAB! Keaton is excited to serve and to carry on his father’s legacy, as he used to serve as a Team Leader for YVCKC!

Kingston, Calgary, AB

Kingston is a junior from Calgary, Alberta who has been volunteering with YVC for a year. This is his first term on IYAB and he is excited to be part of the team and make a difference! Kingston’s favorite volunteer project was volunteering at the VEX Mecha Mayhem Signature Robotics Event because of his interest in robotics. When he’s not volunteering, competing in debate competitions or playing volleyball, he can be found pursuing his passion for photography. Kingston is thrilled to serve as a member of the IYAB and looks forward to the upcoming year and years to come!

Pranav, Plymouth, MI

Pranav is a senior from Plymouth, Michigan. Out of all the projects he’s done through YVC, volunteering at Art in The Park has to be his favorite. He got to see the beautiful pieces made by local artists and met amazing people at the fair. One fun fact about him is that he loves to play volleyball. Whether it’s indoors or outdoors, volleyball is a really fun sport that everybody should try out.

Prithvi, Joplin, MO – IYAB Executive Team

Prithvi is a senior from Joplin, Missouri. He has volunteered with YVC for multiple years, participating in various service projects throughout his community. Prithvi is also involved in his Local Youth Advisory Board (YAB), and he is excited to serve his second term on the International Youth Advisory Board this year! Alongside service, Prithvi loves playing tennis, piano, and spending time with friends and family. Through IYAB, YAB, and YVC, Prithvi hopes to meet like-minded youth and strives to continue making a difference.

Rahul, Plymouth, MI – IYAB Executive Team Co-Chair

Rahul is a senior from Plymouth, Michigan. Rahul has been an active member on YVC’s International Youth Advisory Board for five years including four on the Executive Team. He is also a former member of YVC’s Board of Directors, serving on the board for two years. Rahul enjoys serving with YVC because he finds joy in meeting new people through service learning. Rahul is also involved in his local chapters of the National Honors Society and Health Occupation Students of America. Outside of YVC, you can find Rahul at the gym, riding his bike, or playing tennis. Rahul also enjoys sleeping and hanging out with friends and family.

 Sadie, Joplin, MO

Sadie is a freshman from Joplin, Missouri. She attends virtual school where she enjoys learning with and leading her student council. You can find her roller skating with her friends, doing ballet classes, or reading a good book. Some of her favorite projects include volunteering at the community garden and the local homeless shelter. Sadie looks forward to meeting others and making change during her time on the board

Shivani, Charleston, SC

Shivani is a senior from Charleston, South Carolina. Her favorite YVC project was volunteering at the first day festival for the city. She enjoys playing the piano, cheerleading, and running track.

Shruti, Plymouth, MI – IYAB Executive Team Co-Chair

Shruti is a senior from Plymouth, Michigan. She volunteers with YVC Plymouth, in which her favorite volunteer project was helping organize at Vista Maria, a care center for victims of human trafficking. She enjoys reading, playing video games, and hanging out with friends in her free time. She’s looking forward to working with IYAB to better her community and many across the continent!

Sindura, Reading, PA – IYAB Executive Team

Sindura is a junior from Reading, Pennsylvania. This is her second year serving on IYAB, and she has been involved with YVC for the past four years. She has especially enjoyed designing and distributing the “anchor decks”, a mental health tool focused on hope, with her local YAB. Outside of community service, Sindura enjoys learning violin and piano, playing tennis, and working on STEM projects. Sindura is extremely excited to serve on the executive team and make a difference this year!

Stephen, Kampala, UG

Stephen is a citizen of Uganda. He is delighted to be selected on the IYAB to be among the Youth Advisors. He loves serving and doing voluntary work in the community. His favorite subject is Entrepreneurship since he looks forward to doing Business Administration in his future. He hopes to develop leadership skills from this opportunity he has been given. He is always determined to achieve a goal that he has set. He is not perfect in what he does but he tries to be hence making all his responsibilities/tasks be fulfilled at the right time. He promises to serve to the best of his ability.

Sydney, Airdrie, AB

Sydney is an 8th grade student from Airdrie, Alberta. She has been a volunteer with YVC since May 2022 and has really enjoyed it. Her favorite projects tend to be when she’s contributing to events in the community or spending time at the local senior centre playing bingo with the residents. She is honored to be included in the International Youth Advisory Board and is excited to see what endeavors may come in the future. Outside of volunteering Sydney enjoys hiking, skateboarding, biking, running track, and hanging out with her family and friends. Sydney loves to play acoustic guitar and is a black belt in taekwondo.

Tanner, Hampton Roads, VA

Tanner is a youth from Hampton Roads, Virginia and has been volunteering with YVC since 6th grade. He is currently a rising senior. He enjoys going to the beach, playing the piano, and playing sports. He is on the Varsity basketball, golf, and tennis teams. His favorite place to volunteer is S.A.M.E. (So All May Eat), where volunteers prepare and serve a meal to food insecure members of our community.

Todrick, Hampton Roads, VA – IYAB Executive Team

Todrick is a junior from Hampton Roads, Virginia, and he has volunteered over 250 hours with YVC Hampton Roads. His favorite project was the Tidewater Autism Society Respite Night, because he enjoys interacting with and learning about the children while making meaningful connections with them. He is mainly interested in the arts and humanities, and after high school, he would like to attend the University of Virginia as an Art/Art History major.  Upon graduating college, he is planning to become a stylist and creative director in the fashion industry.

Vanesa, Reading, PA

Vanesa is a senior from Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. She has been an active member at her local YAB for over a year where her favorite project involved creating care packages for youth experiencing homelessness. Vanesa is passionate about connecting her variety of interests by being involved in many organizations and communities such as the PA Advocacy Network and as a Society of Women Engineers Next Academy national influencer. She is also a member of the track and field team and loves to travel. Vanesa loves meeting new people and is excited about the impact everyone at IYAB will continue to make.

Vishmi, St. Louis, MO

Vishmi is a junior from St. Louis, MO and has been volunteering with YVC for around 2 years. In her free time she likes to run (cross country!) or play chess. So far, her favorite project was the ‘Honeysuckle Hack’ because she was surrounded by nature the whole time. This will be her second term on IYAB and she’s really excited to see what IYAB can accomplish this year!