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LEAD Teen Advisory Council
Our YWL Teen Advisory Council represents the heart of LEAD. They are the voice of their generation and work to inspire other teens to develop as leaders. We are excited to welcome our 2025-2026 advisors.
What is the YWL Teen Advisory Council?
Our Teen Advisory Council comprises teen leaders who are passionate about inspiring their peers to be the next generation of leaders. Meetings are held virtually to allow teens from throughout the country to have their voice heard.
Teen Advisory Council Members
Our Teen Advisory Council members are volunteer leaders who are passionate about inspiring their peers to be the next generation of leaders. They take an active leadership role in implementing programs, guiding the content and focus of our events and curriculum, and promoting and advocating for LEAD in their regions.
Abigail
Junior
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle
Abigail
Junior“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle
Ally
Senior
“If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader”…
Ally
Senior“If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader” Dolly Parton
Ava
Senior
"Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits." Thomas Edison
Ava
Senior"Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits." Thomas Edison
Avery
Junior
"Bring on all the pretenders, I'm not afraid." Taylor Swift
Avery
Junior"Bring on all the pretenders, I'm not afraid." Taylor Swift
Cam
Junior
"If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one." Dolly Parton
Cam
Junior"If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one." Dolly Parton
Cassandra
Junior
“The day you stop caring what others think of you is the day your life begins.” Aaron Eckhart
Cassandra
Junior“The day you stop caring what others think of you is the day your life begins.” Aaron Eckhart
Elle
Junior
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt
Elle
Junior"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt
Eliana
Sophomore
"Lead with love."
Eliana
Sophomore"Lead with love."
Grace
Junior
“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing…
Grace
Junior“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” Eleanor Roosevelt
Jhanavi
Senior
"The key to successful leadership is influence not authority."
Jhanavi
Senior"The key to successful leadership is influence not authority."
Kaelyn
Senior
"You are never too small to make a difference." Greta Thunberg.
Kaelyn
Senior"You are never too small to make a difference." Greta Thunberg.
Karen
Kate
Junior
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It's not." Dr. Suess
Kate
Junior"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It's not." Dr. Suess
Katie
Junior
"Face adversity and focus on the next play." Coach Mike Salmons
Katie
Junior"Face adversity and focus on the next play." Coach Mike Salmons
Keira
Junior
"Believe you can and you're halfway there." Theodore Roosevelt
Keira
Junior"Believe you can and you're halfway there." Theodore Roosevelt
Leah
Junior
“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others.…
Leah
Junior“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.” Douglas MacArthur
Leah
Junior
“A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.”…
Leah
Junior“A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.” Rosalynn Carter
Madelyn
Junior
"Change will not come if we wait for some person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the…
Madelyn
Junior"Change will not come if we wait for some person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." Barack Obama
Marli
Senior
"There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise!"
Marli
Senior"There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise!"
Maya
Junior
"To lead you must first listen with an understanding heart and then act with a decisive mind." Shannon Peel
Maya
Junior"To lead you must first listen with an understanding heart and then act with a decisive mind." Shannon Peel
Maya
Senior
“The ability to learn is the most important quality a leader can have.” Padmasree Warrior
Maya
Senior“The ability to learn is the most important quality a leader can have.” Padmasree Warrior
Reese
Junior
"Success is not measured by wealth or fame, but by the lives your touch." Zach Bryan
Reese
Junior"Success is not measured by wealth or fame, but by the lives your touch." Zach Bryan
Sruth
Junior
"Take the risk or lose the chance."
Sruth
Junior"Take the risk or lose the chance."
Varshitha
Senior
“Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us must pay to achieve…
Varshitha
Senior“Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.” Vince Lombardi
Vrinda
JuniorAngel
Angel stresses why need to know who you are and what you value.
Bailey
Bailey explains why girls should surround themselves with good people.
Star
Star offers to hope to girls who are being bullied.
Keaira
Keaira shares the story behind Women’s History Month.
Hannah
Hannah shares her favorite quote and why.
Kendall
Kendall reminds girls at Young Women LEAD that they’re always loved.