Our Goal.
Our Youth Leadership Board (YLB) consists of ten members who meet monthly with our Executive Director and a trauma-informed coach to participate in leadership training, and provide feedback about our services, receiving a stipend to honor them for their time and energy. This program serves as a pathway to leadership within the organization. Our Youth Leaders, all of whom are immigrants, and many of whom have been targeted by the criminal justice and immigration systems, are valuable decision makers within our organization.
After two terms on the YLB, Youth Leaders can join our Advisory Board and be considered for part-time employment - a path that 3 Youth Leaders have traveled so far. Ultimately, the Youth Leadership Board is a pipeline to leadership within our organization and within their communities at large. Our hope is that one day they will become members of the Board of Directors, employees of the Brave House or even a future Executive Director.
After two terms on the YLB, Youth Leaders can join our Advisory Board and be considered for part-time employment - a path that 3 Youth Leaders have traveled so far. Ultimately, the Youth Leadership Board is a pipeline to leadership within our organization and within their communities at large. Our hope is that one day they will become members of the Board of Directors, employees of the Brave House or even a future Executive Director.
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Our Why.
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We believe that our community knows best what services and resources are most helpful for their thriving and healing. Through facilitation and open dialogue, our Youth Leaders can verbally share feedback on the entire range of our programs and dive deeper into specific services. By actively including members in every step of our process we will not just provide our members with more responsive services, but also allow them to take charge of their own healing.
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Our Impact.
As part of their six-month term in our Youth Leadership Board, members take part in development training, including topics such as: Leadership and Public Speaking, Time Management and Goal Setting skills, and How to Have Difficult Conversations. Youth Leaders are also given the opportunity to build deep relationships with fellow YLB members. An exciting display of maturing leadership skills is that our longest-serving Youth Leaders have begun to facilitate and lead some of our workshops.
Check out more of our impact in numbers:
Check out more of our impact in numbers:
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workshops hosted on topics such as "How to Have Hard Conversations", "Salary Negotiation" and "Confidence and Visualization"
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cohorts of young immigrant women and gender-expansive youth leaders
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all-time Youth Leaders who have contributed to building and improving our programs
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Youth Leaders have joined the Advisory Board after serving two terms on YLB
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Click here to see our amazing current Youth Leadership Board cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How can I join the Youth Leadership Board?
If you are a Brave House member, we highly encourage you to reach out to our team to express your interest. You can communicate your interest in this program by reaching out directly to any of our team members.
How long do cohorts run for?
Our Youth Leadership Board cohorts typically begin in January and June and run for six months each time.
Who can join the Youth Leadership Board?
All Brave House members are eligible to join. Please reach out to a team member if you are interested in applying.
What are the requirements to join the Youth Leadership Board?
To join the Youth Leadership Board, we ask that you commit to:
- Attending 6 in-person workshops once a month in our office in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Workshops are typically held in the evenings during weekdays. We cover transportation costs and offer free childcare for Youth Leaders to be able to attend workshops.
