About Youth Council
Interested in voting rights, public policy, and politics? The League of Women Voters of Oregon is excited to support young Oregonians. Join our Youth Council to build power for yourself and your community!
Youth Council opportunities include: participating in or leading civic engagement events, educating peers on voting, engaging in nonpartisan advocacy, gaining practical skills in community organizing, and more.
If you are 16 years or older you may apply for LWVOR Youth Council. If you know an eligible youth or student age 16+ with an interest in civic engagement, you may nominate them. Despite our name, we're not just for women! We welcome all genders. 💜
What's In It For You
Membership at three levels! Includes LWV of the US, LWV of Oregon, and your local League
Opportunities for participation as a national and state convention delegate or observer
Participatory civic engagement and education
Community service hours with Certificates of Recognition
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More About Youth Council
Watch recordings of past events and workshops to see Youth Council in action!
Youth Advocacy Chair
Nivi Giani
Youth Media Director
Lucy Robb
Youth Council DEIJ Team
Deenie Bulyalert and
Mila Sloan
Meet the Youth Council Team
Have questions? Reach out to our Youth Council leaders at youthpresident@lwvor.org or our Youth Council Mentors (members of the LWVOR Board) at youthoutreach@lwvor.org.
Youth Council President
LILY YAO (she/her)
Lily attends South Eugene High School where she is actively involved in student government, competes in Speech and Debate, and plays varsity tennis and club Ultimate.
Youth Council Vice-President
SHERIDAN SCHILLING (she/her)
Sheridan is currently attending Winston Churchill High School, where she serves as an active member of student government in her elected position as Secretary.
Youth Council Policy Director
NICOLE REKSOPURO (she/her)
Nicole Reksopuro attends Adrienne C. Nelson High School and has a passion for social justice. Nicole was chosen out of 1,060 students to be a part of her school district’s youth equity committee.
Youth Events Co-Chair
HAI NGUYEN (he/him)
We warmly welcome Hai Nguyen, currently a student at Clackamas High School with plans to continue in Global Studies or Political Science at University of Oregon and ultimately Law School.
Youth Vote Strategist
OLIVIA HAN (she/her)
Olivia is a junior at Sunset High School in Beaverton, Oregon.
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