Gilroy Foundation Youth Board

Gilroy Foundation Youth Board provides local middle school and high school students the opportunity to support community needs through teamwork, collaboration, and partnership with Gilroy Foundation.

Our mission for the Youth Board is to educate and mobilize students to help solve the greatest challenges in our community. By combining the creativity and passion of these young people with the experience and guidance of adults, we can create a structure in which they can thrive and make a real, lasting difference. Students learn about the many different aspects of giving back to their community by volunteering time and understanding and defining needs.

Foundation Ambassadors, Emeritus Board Members and a Member of the Board of Directors serve as “Mentors” to the Youth Board, along with a staff member.  Mentors for the 2019-2020  school year are Marilyn Ayala, Ericka Davis, Deanna Franklin, Bridgitt Nichols, Debbie Russell, Mike Sanchez, Sal Tomasello, and staff member Roya Wallace. 

School principals choose one or two students that are interested in this challenge and opportunity, and who will work together and understand the time commitment, leadership qualities, and involvement required. Parents are also asked to understand what is being asked of their children and to support their efforts.