Youth Board

The Youth Advisory Board is comprised of 12-15 middle and high school teenagers, who serve a one-year term on the board. They meet monthly and learn about banking, business, nonprofits, philanthropy, and leadership, while providing a youth perspective to the adult board and management. Two past members are selected to serve as co-chairs and lead the board meetings.

2011-2012 Co-Chairs:

  • Cassandra Duchan, George Washington High School
  • Melissa Dunn, Kent Denver School

2011-2012 Youth Board Members:

  • Ashia Ajani, East High School
  • Sophie Almon, Graland Country Day
  • Altair Dahrouch, Mecersburg Academy
  • Ciannah Gin, Kent Denver School
  • Nathan Girkins, Crestbook Christian Academy
  • Aryana Jackson, Colorado Virtual Academy
  • Maureen McNamara, Christ the King Roman Catholic School
  • Conor McNamara, Regis Jesuit High School
  • Sheldyn Merrell, Denver School of Science and Tech
  • Ann Moorman, George Washington High School
  • Eric Sargent, Evergreen County Day School
  • Luke Spykstra, Denver Christian High School
  • Ellie Wroble, East High School

More About the Board

Board members:

  • are selected through an application and interview process.
  • meet one Saturday a month from August to June - a one-year term.
  • learn about business, banking and the nonprofit world.
  • gain experience in leadership and business etiquette.
  • provide a youth perspective to the adult board and management.
  • participate in special functions and events.
  • become lifetime members of the alumni association after serving a one-year term

How do I get on the board?

We are now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 Youth Advisory Board.  Applications are due Saturday, June 9.

Download the application here, or pick up a hard copy at Young Americans.  If you complete the application on your computer, be sure you are able to save it in Adobe. Otherwise, you may submit a scanned or hard copy.

Get more information by reading this sheet of Frequently Asked Questions.