The gentrification of the Mission District brought a "gang list" that affected young people in a 60-block radius, limiting their freedom of movement and association. Vicente Garcia used his 2007 Young People For fellowship to organize the community to stop the gang list.
Alumni Board
Each year, a select number of current Young People For Alumni apply to serve on the Young People For Alumni Board. Alumni are selected based on their level of engagement in the program, their leadership potential, and their activities in their communities.
Born out of the Steering Committee, the Alumni Board is a leadership development and capacity-building initiative that will provide alumni with an opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and contribute significantly to YP4.
The board consists of 12 diverse members from across the country and provides alumni with the opportunity to plan networking events, serve as YP4 trainers, participate in advanced leadership trainings, mentor current YP4 Fellows, and much more.
The Alumni Board structure is designed to ensure that YP4 is accountable to our Fellows and that the program remains Fellow-driven.
The deep participation of Alumni in YP4 significantly strengthens the YP4 network and builds a strong sense of family and connectedness among YP4 staff, our progressive partners and YP4 Fellows. Membership on the Alumni Board also helps to prepare our alumni for leadership roles in the progressive movement.
We have selected the 2012-2013 Alumni Board, meet this year's group. Read their welcome notes to the 2012-2013 Fellowship class.
| 2012-2013 Alumni Board Members | ||
| Name | Occupation | Fellowship Year |
| Jamira Burley | Student, Temple University | 2011 |
| Mike Gallin | West Angeles Community Development Corporation | 2009 |
| Diego Janacua Cortez | Field Organizer, Southwest Voter Registration and Education Project (SVREP) | 2010 |
| Lilly Padía | New York City Teaching Fellow | 2008 |
| Nijeul X. Porter | Multicultural Fellowship Program, Steppenwolf Theatre Company | 2009 |
| Ashli Ridenour | Affiliate and National Programs Department at NARAL Pro-Choice America | 2010 |
| Genesis Robinson | Student, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | 2011 |
| Arianna Schindle | Community Organizer, Action Now | 2007 |
| Ezra Temko | Elected Official in Delaware and Kindergarten Teacher | 2006 |
| Marisa Turesky | Student, Brandeis University | 2010 |
| Poy Winichakul | Special Assistant to the Executive Director, Brennan Center | 2010 |
| Mike Woodward | Student, Tulane Unviersity & Director of Project Skill Build | 2007 |