Oakland Youth Commission

Oakland Youth Commission in collaboration with Youth vs. Apocalypse school clubs will be organizing a Youth Speak Out happening on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Oscar Grant Plaza from 11am-1pm.

This will be a chance for Oakland youth, especially those in YVA clubs or schools, to share their experiences around climate and society with their peers and elected officials. The event will feature youth speakers, art, and performances. We want the voices of youth to be heard and to have a space where youth can advocate for climate justice in a supportive community.

If you work with a school that could use support in attending, such as transportation, chaperones, lunches, or presentations: Please complete this request form
For youth or allies who want to join a coordinating committee: Please invite them to fill out this sign up form at bit.ly/yvaspeakout for OUSD teachers, please complete field trip forms here: Day Field Trip Request

Please reach out with any questions to carolynclara@youthvsapocalypse.org or to the YVA organizer at your school!

• Hayden Thompson, At-Large, Co-Chair
• Bria Woodland, At-Large, Co-Chair
• Romero Wesson, At-Large, Operations Officer
• Airieanna Murrell, D2, Social Media Officer
  
• Cassandra Young, At-Large, Social Media Officer
• Brian Ibarra Morales, D7, Graphic Design Officer
• Nathan Li, At-Large, Graphic Design Officer
• Mia Hatfield, D1, Organizing Officer
• Emily Chachagua, D6, Ethics Officer
• Quincy Russell, D3, Secretary

• Sara Tiras at stiras@oaklandca.gov
• Philip Jones at pjones2@oaklandca.gov
• Kimberly Woo at kwoo@oaklandca.gov