Archive for Profile Category: The 2020 Youth Media Network Advisory Group

Yolanda Gamble is the Youth Media Specialist for the Austin Film Society. She specifically oversees all youth programs including AFS...

Tony Streit is a Managing Project Director at Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) with expertise in youth development, media education, out-of-school time, and informal STEM learning. Streit and his team provide professional development, program materials, research, evaluation, and technical assistance to organizations and educators in both formal and non-formal settings. Currently, Streit leads the National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment (NCASE), providing materials and training on high-quality out-of-school experiences that promote the development and academic achievement of school-age children.

Born and raised in Escondido, California, Lucy spent about 3 years living and volunteering at an orphanage in Bosnia-Herzegovina. It...

The Butterfly Effect: Migration is Beautiful art project is led by youth activists in the Bay Area who are creating a visual representation of the migrant children in detention in order to raise awareness and inspire action to end child detention. The youth started with a goal of creating 15,000 butterflies. Butterflies symbolize that migration is beautiful, and they are all different and beautiful in their own way, just like people. The butterflies are a symbol of support and friendship to all of the migrant children affected by US immigration policies.

A Southerner, salsa lover, type enthusiast, traveller, and perfectionist, Julia manages NOVAC’s Born Digital Youth Media Program. Operating at the...

After moving to Minneapolis in the 1990s, John co-founded the Phillips Community Television (PCTV) youth media program. PCTV engaged thousands...