Youth Commission
San Mateo County Youth Commission
In 1993, the Board of Supervisors established Resolution 57588, which created the San Mateo County Youth Commission. This was then amended by Resolution 59609 adopted in 1995.
Updates & Announcements
Now Accepting Applications!
*traducción a Español más abajo *
The Youth Commission is now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 term. The Youth Commission offers young people the opportunity to give their perspective on important issues facing their community and work directly with the Board of Supervisors and County departments as a leader and voice for youth in the county. Commissioners engage in policy analysis and recommendations, skill building, leadership development, event planning, and more!
Click here to apply! bit.ly/APPLY_SMCYC
la Comisión para la Juventud de San Mateo esta buscando un grupo diverso de jóvenes que estén interesados en fortalecer la participación cívica a escala local. la Comisión para la Juventud ofrece una oportunidad para que los jóvenes se desenvuelvan como líderes. Los jóvenes contribuyen su punto de vista en diferentes asuntos en su comunidad y trabajan directamente con el consejo de supervisores y agencias del condado para asegurase que la voz de los jóvenes se tome en cuenta.
Haz clic aquí para más información: bit.ly/SMCYC2019ESP
Immigrant Youth Scholarship
The Immigrant Youth Committee is excited to put on the San Mateo County’s Youth Commission’s Passion, Dedication, & Determination Immigrant Youth Scholarship.
Each year, prospective students apply to receive a $500 scholarship. The awards are given to students who contribute to their communities and excel academically. These students understand what it is to be an immigrant and how it has shaped them.
The deadline for scholarship applications is May 10, 2019. Winners must attend the Youth Commission Showcase on May 23, 2019 to receive their award.
Click here to apply! bit.ly/ImmigrantYouthAward2019
El Comité de Jóvenes Inmigrantes se complace en anunciar la Beca de Jóvenes Inmigrantes de Pasión, Dedicación y Determinación de la Comisión Juventud del Condado de San Mateo.
Cada año, los estudiantes solicitan recibir una beca de $500. Los premios se otorgan a los estudiantes que contribuyen a sus comunidades y sobresalen académicamente. Estos estudiantes entienden lo que significa ser un inmigrante y cómo les ha dado forma.
La fecha límite para las solicitudes de becas es el 10 de mayo de 2019. Los ganadores deben asistir a la Exhibición de la Comisión de Juventud el 23 de mayo de 2019 para recibir su premio.
Haz clic aquí para la solicitud: bit.ly/IMY2019ESP
Upcoming meeting:
Public Meeting
4/25/19
6:15 pm
455 County Center, Room 101
Redwood City
Mission Statement
The Youth Commission strives to address issues affecting youth in San Mateo County and close the gap between adult and youth perspectives. By placing youth in committees and on County Boards and Commissions, the Youth Commission increases awareness of and advocates for youth issues, advises the Board of Supervisors, presents policy recommendations, and creates projects that serve the community.
Introduction
The San Mateo County Youth Commission is an advisory commission to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, established in 1993 to address youth need in the county and provide youth voice in local government. The Commission consists of 25 members, between the ages of 13-21, who reside or attend school in San Mateo County. Funded by the Health and Policy Planning Unit of the County’s Health Services, reporting to the Board of Supervisors, and housed under the Youth Leadership Institute, the Commission is a collaborative effort of all three San Mateo County serving entities.
Committees
Environmental Justice
Human Rights
Immigration
Health & Wellness
Education & Economic Development
Current Commissioners
| First Name | Last Name | School | Term Begins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eeshan | Bhat | San Mateo High School | 8/31/2018 |
| Allyson | Chan | Hillsdale High School | 8/31/2018 |
| Lilian | Chang | Mills Highs School | 8/31/2018 |
| Leeah | Coffeey | St. Ignatius College Preparatory | 8/31/2018 |
| Jade | Costello | Notre Dame High School Belmont | 8/31/2018 |
| Diego | Denault | Sequoia High School | 8/31/2018 |
| Lester | Gutierrez | Pacific Bay Christian High School | 8/31/2018 |
| Evan | Hua | San Mateo High School | 8/31/2018 |
| Carrie | Ho | Mills High School | |
| Stella | Kaval | Menlo Atherton High School | 8/31/2018 |
| Vedant | Kenkare | Harker High School | 8/31/2018 |
| Sydney | Mufarreh | Mills High School | 8/31/2018 |
| Javier | Nino-Sears | Sequoia High School | 8/31/2018 |
| Anjuli | Niyogi | Mills High School | 8/31/2018 |
| Sathvik | Nori | Menlo-Atherton | 8/31/2018 |
| Sarah Pistorino | Pistorino | Sacred Heart Prep | 8/31/2018 |
| Monique | Ray | University of San Francisco | 8/31/2018 |
| Joseph | Scatena | Junipero Serra High School | 8/31/2018 |
| Vikram | Seshadri | Menlo School | 8/31/2018 |
| Atiya | Shah | San Mateo High School | 8/31/2018 |
| Holmon | Torno | Junipero Serra High School | 8/31/2018 |
| Josh | Tseng | Stanford OHS | 8/31/2018 |
| Vineela | Vandanapu | Notre Dame High School Belmont | 8/31/2018 |
| Julianna | Wing | Notre Dame High School Belmont | 8/31/2018 |
| Jacob | Wolin | Crystal Springs Uplands School | 8/31/2018 |
SMCYC Meetings
The Youth Commission operates on a school calendar, with meetings occurring September-May.
Executive Board Meetings – 1st Thursday of the Month, 5:30 – 7:30 PM, 1670 S Amphlett Blvd, Suite 250, San Mateo, CA 94063
Join online at: https://zoom.us/j/481337444
Workgroup Meeting – 3rd Thursday of the Month, 6:15 – 8:15 PM, Health Services Building, Room 100, 225 – 23th Avenue, San Mateo
Public Meeting – 4th Thursday of the Month, 6:15 – 8:15 PM, Room 101, 455 County Center, Redwood City
Meetings dates are subject to change. Please check the calendar for updates and events. All meetings are open to the public
Download a calendar of meetings here: SMCYC 2018-2019 Calendar
Agendas
Agendas – 2018-2019
agendas – 2017-2018
Agendas – 2016-2017
How to join
Requirements
The Youth Commission is comprised of 25 youth between the ages of 13-21 who reside or attend school in San Mateo County. Commissioners serve a fixed term from July 1st to June 30 and are required to attend 2 meetings per month.
You may also join as a public member of the Youth Commission and take part in all aspects of meetings however you will not be allowed to vote on commission matters.
To apply, please visit: bit.ly/APPLY_SMCYC
