Current IYAB Members

Athena, Reading, PA

Athena is a junior from Reading, Pennsylvania. She has a passion for cheer, dance, and volunteering. She is a proud member of S.T.A.R and her favorite YVC project is Canstructure. This project combines S.T.E.M concepts with the mission of fighting food insecurity in her area. In her free time, Athena enjoys being outdoors with friends and sharing meals with her family.

Camilla, Springfield, MO

Camilla is a senior from Springfield, Missouri, and is excited to be returning for her second year on IYAB. Her favorite YVC project is Special Olympics Bowling because she loves encouraging the athletes and being part of such a fun, positive event. In her free time, she enjoys playing pickleball with friends and watching movies. She can’t wait to work with everyone this year!

Carmela, Killeen, TX

Carmela is a 9th grader from Killeen, Texas. In her free time, she likes to play sports, watch movies with her family and friends, and travel. She volunteers with many organizations and loves to give back to her communities. She is excited to be a part of IYAB again this year, and on the Executive team. She can’t wait to see what is in-store for her this upcoming year!

Nadia, Springfield, MO

Nadia is a junior from Springfield, Missouri. Nadia’s favorite project was being a butterfly docent at a local park in Springfield. She loved being outside and getting to work with kids! She is super excited to be on IYAB and can’t wait to meet other YVC members from around the world. When she’s not volunteering or busy with school, you’ll probably find her playing volleyball, exercising, or hanging out with her friends!

Rachelle, Alpena, MI 

Rachelle is a Junior from Alpena, MI. Her favorite project is Heart and Home Bags because it helps support families in need and every bag is a chance to brighten someone’s days. Outside of YVC, Rachelle’s hobbies are shopping, hanging out with family, and listening to music.

Rhea, Reading, PA

Rhea is a high school senior from Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. She’s a legislative intern for the PA House of Representatives and looks forward to pursuing international business and public policy. She enjoys studying Japanese and Spanish, building her own startup with friends, and drawing strangers in her sketchbook while traveling. In her free time, she loves Amtrak hopping, perfecting her Spotify playlists, and grabbing boba with her friends.

Sadie, Joplin, MO

Sadie is a Senior from Joplin, MO. This is her fourth year on IYAB and her third time on the Executive Team. Her favorite part of YVC is working with others and making a positive change in her community. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with friends, and crafting! She plans to attend college next year, and she aspires to be a youth services librarian with political ambitions. Her goal for this year is to make connections and continue the work she’s done in her community and beyond.

Abigail, Joplin, MO

Abigail is a senior from Joplin, Missouri. She has been a volunteer with YVC for three years, and a Joplin board member for one year. Her favorite projects have been at the local Humane Society, where she walks and bathes animals. Outside of volunteering, she enjoys traveling, hanging out with friends, drawing, and spending time with her dog, Clare!

Adit, Kansas City, MO

Adit Reddy is a rising junior from Leawood, KS. He has been involved with YVC for four years and has become increasingly active over the past 2 years. His favorite aspects of volunteering are the two C’s: community and collaboration. He especially enjoys meeting the people that he’s serving, which is why serving at Nourish KC has been his favorite YVC project so far. Outside of YVC, Adit is interested in pursuing a career in finance and is also involved in STEM activities. In his free time, he enjoys watching comedy shows and stand-ups, as well as going on family trips.

Adiana, Muskogee, OK

Adriana is a sophomore from Muskogee, Oklahoma that has been volunteering with YVC for four years.

Aidan, Corvallis, OR

Aidan is a rising Sophomore from Corvallis, Oregon. He has been a member of his local Youth Advisory Board since he was in sixth grade, and his favorite YVC project has been participating in Oregon Coast beach cleanups. In his free time, you can find him playing tennis, going to the gym, or going on walks with his friends.

Ariannah, Alexandria, LA

Ariannah is a junior from Alexandria, Louisiana. She loves volunteering because it brings her closer together with her community, and it makes her step out of her comfort zone. During her free time, she likes to focus on my sports or hang out with friends. She’s very excited to join the IYAB and grow from the things she learns here!

Ariel

Ariel is a 7th grader. Her favorite projects were serving meals to the homeless at the Oliver Gospel Mission and painting fingernails for residents at the nursing home. When Ariel is not hanging out or playing with friends, you’ll find her in the pool. She is a competitive swimmer and hopes to play volleyball for the 2026-2027 school year at middle school.

Carnila, Philadelphia, PA

Carnila Igusti Ayu (she/her) is a senior from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her favorite YVC project was starting a toy and book drive at her school during the holidays where we partnered and worked with a local organization. Carnila loves to paint, do crafts, and is eager to learn new languages!

Chloe, Springfield, MO

Chloe is a senior in Springfield, Missouri. She has a huge heart when it comes to volunteering because she enjoys actively helping others and seeing the difference that is made. In her free time, Chloe enjoys a fun craft project or spending quality time with her friends. She can’t wait for IYAB this year and to see the good that comes from it!

Christopher, Kansas City, MO

Chris is an 8th grader from Kansas City, Missouri. His favorite YVC project so far was packaging meals for United Way. He enjoyed connecting with people and contributing to a productive atmosphere. He enjoys tennis, swimming, traveling, and going to exotic car meets.

Claudia, Philadelphia, PA

Claudia is a senior from Philadelphia, PA. She has been a member of YVC since freshman year and is now the president of her school’s chapter. Her favorite projects include drives and making care packages. In her free time, she enjoys art and reading

Demia, TX

Demia is a sophomore from Texas. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, creating art, and reading. She has a passion for giving back to her community through volunteering and enjoys making a positive impact whenever she can. She is excited to be a part of IYAB and looks forward to learning from other youth leaders while making a difference.

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Dillon, Hampton Roads, VA

Dillon is a senior from Poquoson, Virginia and has been volunteering with YVC for 4 years. In his free time, he enjoys training as a decathlete in track and field, working out in a CrossFit box, and traveling. His favorite project so far has been Challenger Baseball because of the meaningful connections he was able to build while helping others through sports.

Diya, Calgary, AB

Diya is a senior from Calgary, AB. Her favourite YVC project is volunteering at a local elderly home that specializes in caring for people living with Alzheimer’s disease. She loves making art pieces and playing fun games with them. In her free time, she loves watching movies, playing tennis, and hanging out with her friends. She is super excited to be part of YVC this year!

Ellie

In her free time, Ellie loves riding horses and spending time with family and friends. So far, Ellie’s favorite YVC project is Cole’s horse autism therapy station. She enjoyed that project because she can see the impact that the therapy has on others.

Emily, Muskogee, OK

Emily is a senior from Muskogee, Oklahoma. This is her second year in YVC, and so far, her favorite projects have been a summer reading program and holiday parties for adults with special needs. In her free time, she likes listening to music, writing, and doing random things with friends.

Evan, Hampton Roads, VA

Evan is a sophomore from Hampton Roads, Virginia. His favorite projects he’s participated in with YVC is helping build beds with Sleep in Heavenly Peace and recycling E-waste with Junkluggers. He has been volunteering with YVC for 5 years. In his free time he enjoys volunteering, playing volleyball, reading, playing music, and hiking! He is excited for his first year in the IYAB!

Farzia, Calgary, AB

Fariza is a junior from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with a passion for leadership, innovation, and community service. She loves turning ideas into reality through science and engineering projects while finding ways to make a positive impact on her community. One of the most rewarding parts of her journey has been mentoring younger students through FIRST Robotics. Watching them gain confidence, solving problems, and discovering a passion for STEM inspires her, too! When she’s not spending time with friends or family, there’s a good chance Fariza is working on her next science or engineering project or brainstorming her next big idea. She’s excited to be part of the International Youth Advisory Board and looks forward to learning from, collaborating with, and creating meaningful change alongside youth from around the world.

Freya, Charleston, SC

Freya is a junior from Charleston, South Carolina, with a strong commitment to service and civic engagement. She has served as a member of the North Charleston Youth Court and gained firsthand experience in local government through an internship at City Hall. She’s especially excited to bring that same energy to the International Youth Advisory Board, continuing the path she began through the Youth Volunteer Corps. Outside of her service work, Freya is writing her first novel and is a member of the varsity rowing team.

Iz, Texas

Iz Freed is a senior from Texas. He is excited to go to college after this year and pursue the first steps to becoming a doctor. He continues to strive to do all he can to be the best version of himself and to help in any way to make a good change in the world. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, playing and watching sports, practicing sutures and just learning new things about medicine, and listening to music.

Katherine, Killeen, TX

Katherine is a high school junior from Texas with a deep passion for serving her community. For the past three years, she has been active with the Youth Volunteer Corps and is eager to begin her second year on IYAB. As an aspiring animator, Katherine enjoys the creative freedom of visual art. Outside of volunteering, she spends her time reading, practicing archery, and listening to music. She looks forward to making a positive impact and collaborating with fellow youth.

Keira, Corvallis, OR

Keira is a senior from Corvallis, Oregon. She has been a member of her local Youth Advisory Board since she was in eighth grade, and her favorite YVC project has been assisting her community through annual fall leaf rakes. She is an active member in her high school’s student government and leadership team, where she serves as the All Student Body President. Additionally, she enjoys coaching youth tennis players at her local tennis academy. In her free time, you can find her taking pictures with her digital camera, hanging out with friends, and thrifting!

Landon, St. Joseph, MO

Landon is a junior at Benton high school from St. Joseph, MO. He joined Youth Volunteer Corps because he wanted to make a positive impact in his community and help those in need. Landon says it’s been really rewarding to see the difference youth can make through their efforts and teamwork. His favorite subject in school is math. He enjoys the challenge of solving problems and the satisfaction that comes with finding the right solution. In his free time, he loves swimming because it’s both relaxing and a great workout. He also enjoys walking as it helps him clear his mind and stay active. Hanging out with friends is another favorite pastime, as it’s always fun to catch up and share experiences. These hobbies help him balance my schoolwork and volunteer activities, keeping him happy and healthy. Landon is also super excited for his second year in IYAB.

Luca, Reading, PA

Luca is a Senior from Reading, PA who has been volunteering with YVC for 5 years. His favorite project was leading the construction of a meditation garden for a local homeless shelter. When he is not volunteering, Luca enjoys a wide range of hobbies, including golf, fencing, playing the piano, chess, and poker. He is excited to be a part of IYAB and become further involved in helping YVC and his community.

Ma’Kalah, Alexandria, LA

Ma’Kalah is a junior from Alexandria, Louisiana. She has been involved in Youth Volunteer Corps since her freshman year and is also an active member of Youth Health Advocates and Student Council. Her favorite thing about volunteering is being helpful to people in her community and making a positive impact. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and attending football games. As a first-year member of the International Youth Advisory Board, Ma’Kalah is excited to gain valuable knowledge and leadership skills while connecting with other young leaders.

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Nikhil, Kansas City, MO

Nikhil is a sophomore from Prairie Village, KS. His favorite YVC projects are KC Farm School and the HALO Foundation. In his free time, he likes to watch the Kansas City Chiefs, play tennis, and watch movies.

Samantha, Reading, PA

Samantha is a junior from Reading, Pennsylvania who loves to try new things and play the flute. Her favorite part of YVC is being part of her local Youth Advisory Board and learning more about her community. She enjoys traveling to different places, participating in soccer and track, and reading!

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Sylivester, Kampala, UG

Sylivester is a student from Kampala, Uganda. In his free time, he likes researching different things and thinking about new problem solving ideas as well as spending time with loved ones. His dream is to become a neurosurgeon or an inventor. He looks forward to becoming a member of IYAB to boost the capabilities of the youth in the world.

Veda, Charleston, SC

Veda is a senior from Charleston, South Carolina. Her favorite YVC project was packing birthday-cake kits for the blessing boxes in her community because she loves celebrating YVC CHS’s anniversary and sharing the magic of volunteering. In her free time, she loves reading, walking her dog, Sabi, and hanging out with her friends at the beach!