Youth Advocacy Council

Our mission is to advocate for Colorado’s youth voices

The Youth Advocacy Council (YAC) is a group comprised of dedicated Boys & Girls Clubs teens from across Colorado.

Together, they advise our Board, influence political advocacy priorities, and conduct peer outreach.

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Adult Facilitators

Leila Benedyk
(they/them)
Boys & Girls Clubs of Colorado
leilabe@bgccolo.org

Lalitya Andaloori
(she/hers)
University of Colorado Denver

Youth Councilmembers

Angel Armenta
(he/him)
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver

Marissa Mitchell
(she/hers)
Boys and Girls Club of the Pikes Peak Region

Janeaya Ramos
(she/hers)
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver

Joseph Ochoa
(he/him)
Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County

Haley Avendano
(she/hers)
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver

Ashley Duran
(she/hers)
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Colorado

Jasmin Daigneau
(she/hers)
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Colorado

Child & Club Safety

At the heart of the Boys & Girls Club mission is the commitment to provide safe places for youth to grow and learn.

For child safety concerns that are NOT related to a Boys & Girls Club, contact Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at: 1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437). Or by email at:
http://co4kids.org/ or http://coloradocrisisservices.org/

For child safety concerns that are related to a Boys & Girls Club, contact the free and confidential Child Safety Hotline at: 866-607-SAFE (7233)