The purpose of The State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council (SIYAC is to foster communication among a group of engaged youth from across Iowa between the ages of 14 and 20 and the governor, general assembly, and state and local policymakers regarding programs, policies, and practices affecting youth and families; and to advocate for youth on important issues affecting youth. SIYAC was originally established in 2001 by Governor Tom Vilsack as a way to inform legislators and policymakers on issues important to youth. In 2009, SIYAC was established in Iowa Code ยง216A.140(8) under the Department of Human Rights, Iowa Collaboration for Youth Development. These youth leaders are selected to represent all Iowa youth and engage in topics important to young Iowans. Concerns are drafted and shared with policy makers during the legislative session.
Contact: Kayla Powell, Youth Development Coordinator, 515-343-6412, kayla.powell@iowa.gov
Lin Aung, Ottumwa Curtis Badio, Waukee Jack Baumann, Cedar Falls Jemma Bullock, Ankeny Jordy Cambara, Sioux City Rhett Ellerbroek, Waverly Hadley Harvey, Des Moines Owen Hubbard, Bettendorf Achinteya Jayaram, Pleasant Valley Zachary Klopping, Vinton David Lee, Ames Drake Luong, West Des Moines Seighn McElderry, Ottumwa Ewuraesi Panford, Dike Lulu Roarick (Chair), Iowa City Filiz Sonmez, Waukee Nevaeh Stover, Muscatine Leela Strand, North Liberty Anika Yadav, Waukee
To raise awareness of issues that affect young Iowans by providing civic opportunity and to inspire youth to create a better future for Iowa.
A State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council has been created to provide input to the Governor, general assembly, and state and local policymakers on youth issues. "Youth" is defined as children and young persons who are ages 6 through 21 years.
The purpose of the youth advisory Council is to foster communication among a group of engaged youth and the Governor, general assembly, and state and local policymakers regarding programs, policies, and practices affecting youth and families; and to advocate for youth on important issues affecting youth.
