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Members of the 2019-2020 Youth Advisory Board are joined by Myles Bess, host of Above the Noise.
YAB members during an Above the Noise episode screening party at the SF Public Library.
YAB members Gia, Julie, and Nick pose during a building scavenger hunt at KQED.
Members of the 2016-2017 YAB during the Above the Noise series launch party.
Members of YAB at Twitter HQ in San Francisco for a Media Literacy Week event.
YAB members meet with Devin Katayama of KQED News.
YAB members Qadir, Elke, and Gabe at the Youth Takeover Live event.
YAB alumni Ajhani, Gillian, and Gabe met with Sen. Bernie Sanders during his visit to KQED.
YAB member Raquel is interviewed for a special episode of Above the Noise.
Members of YAB at Escape Room SF.
YAB members on the set of an episode of Above the Noise the YAB produced.
YAB members Elke and Gabe pose with The Cooler Podcast hosts after recording a special Youth Takeover episode.
YAB members facilitating an Above the Noise episode launch party at the SF Public Library.
YAB alumni Orion and Gillian preparing for the 2017 Above the Noise series launch party.
YAB alum Divya shares her thoughts at a meeting.
YAB alumni Cooper and Eunice at Cal Academy's Teen Science Night.
YAB alumni Tariq and Cami.
YAB member Nick with former host Cy Musiker.
Members of the inaugural YAB.
Members of the 2017-2018 YAB.
Members of the 2018-2019 YAB at YBCA's Calling Youth to Power.
Members of the 2018-2019 YAB pose after a group outing.
YAB alumni Edward records audio for a video project.
Members of the 2018-2019 YAB table at Teen Take Action at the de Young Museum in San Francisco.
YAB alumni Carlos leads an activity at Teen Take Action at the de Young Museum in San Francisco.
Members of the 2018-2019 Youth Advisory Board.
Members of the 2019-2020 Youth Advisory Board are joined by Myles Bess, host of Above the Noise.
YAB members during an Above the Noise episode screening party at the SF Public Library.
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KQED’s Youth Advisory Board convenes high school students from across the San Francisco Bay Area to provide feedback for KQED’s content and services and contribute their voices to our coverage. As creators of interactive tools and content to help students and teachers thrive in 21st century classrooms, we work with teens to help us better serve their peers with meaningful media content in and out of the classroom. 

The YAB meets every other Tuesday from 4:30-6pm to share their feedback and ideas to KQED staff seeking a youth perspective on their work. Members have the opportunity to build collaboration skills, a media portfolio, and a network of peers and public media professionals. Out of an abundance of caution, all meetings during the 2020-2021 school year will be held online via Zoom.

Throughout the year, YAB members can expect to....

  • Advise on topics and production of KQED's award-winning YouTube series, Above the Noise.
  • Help produce stories and on-air segments for the Youth Takeover.
  • Offer feedback on different KQED programs and services.
  • Contribute to media projects and

Since Fall 2016, Youth Advisory Board members have directly impacted KQED's Education services and tools as well as the greater community. Their feedback shaped the look and feel of our YouTube series, Above the Noise, and members have represented the YAB at public events, conferences, and even on KQED's airwaves!

Meet past members!
2019-2020 Youth Advisory Board
2018-2019 Youth Advisory Board
2017–2018 Youth Advisory Board
2016–2017 Youth Advisory Board

Join us!

The application for the 2020-2021 cohort is open to all Bay Area high school students. For more details, please read the current eligibility and participation requirements. The deadline to apply is September 21.

Apply here!

Have any questions? Email us at youthmedia@kqed.org.