Apply by July 28: |
Email your resume and a cover letter explaining why you may be a good fit for the youth commission to Sara Tiras at Stiras@oaklandca.gov. We will contact you for an interview in early August. Please note these positions require you to be currently enrolled as a student in college (Undergraduate or Graduate School). |
Oakland Youth Commission
The Oakland Youth Commission (OYC) empowers youth to enter the public arena and tackle important issues related to youth. Formed in 1985, OYC develops young leaders in Oakland to engage with city affairs and advise City Council and the Mayor on youth priorities. We currently have 17 youth commissioners between the ages of 13-21 representing all 7 districts in Oakland.
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Current Openings
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2022-2023 Commissioners
After a successful recruitment process, we are thrilled to introduce our new commission. We have 13 new and 4 returning members from across the city. We are proud to have increased our public school representation on the commission, as well as diversified our racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ representation.
Executive Committee Members from 2022-2023 Cohort
- 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
Meet the OYC Staff
- Sara Tiras at stiras@oaklandca.gov
- Philip Jones at pjones2@oaklandca.gov
- Kimberly Woo at kwoo@oaklandca.gov
Subcommittees
Click on these resources to learn more!
OYC History
Learn more about our past campaigns through the following pages!
Press
Check out our youth who have been in the press.
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'We Can Make Some Real Change': Oakland Voters Weigh In on the Issues, Candidates
'We Can Make Some Real Change': Oakland Voters Weigh In on the Issues, Candidates
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Oakland teens witness more violence, feel sadder than U.S. counterparts
Oakland teens witness more violence, feel sadder than U.S. counterparts
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Stressed, scared, tired: 6 Oakland students on school safety after Rudsdale shooting
In the wake of recent violence in Oakland schools, the Oaklandside interviewed OYC youth.
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Mental health, safety, and closures take center stage at Oakland school board candidate forum
Read about OYC advocacy for youth civic engagement with Oakland Youth Vote Candidate Forum
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These teens won the right to vote. Their county disenfranchised them.
Youth are advocating against the struggles around implementation for Oakland Youth Vote.
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Oakland City Council, Youth Commission Highlight Unhoused Youth Voices and Issues
Co-Chair Estefany Velasquez analyzed the data on lack of services to youth homelessness.
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Frustrated by OUSD closures, student leaders turn their gaze to school board elections
Oakland Youth Vote coalition, which includes OYC, advocates for youth demands at OUSD.
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'Defund the police' is more than a protest cry for these youths.
Ivan Garcia and Losaline Moa talk about their reasons for being on the TF.
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Is Oakland serious about cutting its police budget?
Benjamin Salop speaks about youth perspectives on reimagining public safety.
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Listen to Youth Advisory Board members talk about why they are on the YAB.
Interview with Davey D on KPFA's Hard Knock Radio
Watch our video to learn about the Oakland Youth Commission!
Contact Us
Address
Address
Youth are invited to attend all Commission meetings.
Phone Numbers
- Phone: (510) 238-3245