Aviva P.

Sophomore, Oakland Technical High School in Oakland, California

What excites you about being on YAB?

“I like sharing my ideas with other people, as well as surrounding myself with people who like to share theirs.”

Catherine H.

Junior, Crystal Spring Upland High School in Hillsborough, California

What excites you about being on YAB?

“I have always been passionate about youth activism and giving back to my community.  While I hear and learn from my immediate school community, I am eager to learn even more from other youth from other schools and their communities, to listen to their voices about their experiences. “

Clara C.

Junior, Woodside High School in Woodside, California

What excites you about being on YAB?

“The KQED Youth Advisory Board’s community and inclusiveness interests me most.  I was immediately drawn to the emphasis on collaboration.  Working with peers on a project we’re all passionate about is a prospect that really excites me!”

Evan S.

Junior, St. Ignatius College Preparatory in San Francisco, California

What excites you about being on YAB?

“KQED’s Youth Advisory Board allows me to converse with diverse high schoolers across the bay. As a high schooler who is still unsure of what they want to pursue in the future, KQED’s Youth Advisory Board allows me to gain insight into the jobs of knowledge-hungry adults who report on my community.”

Jack Q.

Junior, Saint Ignatius High School in San Francisco, California

What excites you about being on YAB?

“Since my adventures with Reading Rainbow, KQED has brought the colorful life of storytelling and learning into my family.  I explored the vibrant reaches of our national parks with Ken Burns as a child parked in front of the TV, and I discover critical current topics through Frontline. Serving as a voice of youth in San Francisco and spotlighting my own stories with the Youth Advisory Board, I can’t wait to also make splashes in the colors in the communities around me!”

Jessie L.

Sophomore, Woodside High School in Woodside, California

What excites you about being on YAB?

“ As a student journalist I love getting to hear other people’s stories, it allows others and I to get into someone else’s shoes. It raises awareness to subjects that others may have never heard about and it’s a way to connect with other peers and people in my age group to help the community.“

Kaitlyn N.

Sophomore, Milpitas High School in Milpitas, California

What excites you about being on YAB?

“I have always been passionate about youth activism and giving back to my community.  While I hear and learn from my immediate school community, I am eager to learn even more from other youth from other schools and their communities, to listen to their voices about their experiences. “

Khadeejah K.

Sophomore, Santa Clara High School in Santa Clara, California

What excites you about being on YAB?

“After being a part of my high school’s newspaper staff, I felt inspired to explore different sectors of journalism, such as audio journalism. The KQED Youth Advisory Board is an opportunity to learn more about the journalism field while working alongside students like me who share similar or different interests.”

Laia W.

Sophomore, Abraham Lincoln High School in San Francisco, California

What excites you about being on YAB?

“Writing and producing are super fun, and I had an absolute blast with it last year! .I think I’m very passionate about equality. Racial injustice, LGBTQ+ phobia, misogyny, all those things.  I really like to bring attention to things that are wrong and to try and help people have a voice.“

Mahi J.

Sophomore, Monte Vista High School in Danville, California

What excites you about being on YAB?

“The YAB offers me the opportunity to share my passion for media with other like-minded youth and share the stories of underrepresented communities.  Adults often ignore the problems faced by the youth population and it is important to highlight the narratives of young people in our world.“

Matthew S.

Junior, Carlmont High School in Belmont, California

What excites you about being on YAB?

“ The desire to voice my opinion on topics that could better the community, such as figuring out small ways to reduce global warming and helping students find ways to reduce stress, and giving voice to other people’s opinions to speak about concerns they care about to raise awareness or benefit their community.“

Maya B.

Junior, Monte Vista High School in Danville, California

What excites you about being on YAB?

“Becoming a member of the KQED Youth Advisory Board would help me improve and grow in so many areas. I would be able to learn more about content creation through various forms of media like writing, videography, etc. I would also be able to improve my existing skills in these areas from other passionate creatives in the Bay Area, and professionals at KQED.“

Morris H.

Senior, Skyline High School in Oakland, California

What excites you about being on YAB?

“Journalism interests me and I want to refine my reporting skills. I am inspired by well written articles. I want to be able to write something that is informing, but also captivating. I am definitely most passionate about art, writing, and current events. Writing and art have pretty much always been apart of my life. I feel as though everybody views writing and art in a different perspective, which is why it makes it so special. Additionally, they both allow for me to use my voice, but in a different space to advocate for things I care about”

Steven S. 

Junior, Abraham Lincoln High School in San Francisco, California

What excites you about being on YAB?

“Getting to learn and refine my skills among my peers in a semi-professional setting. Being able to find a channel or podcast that is able to discuss a subject matter in-depth genuinely inspires and excites me about today’s media.“