Youth Advocacy Council

The Youth Advocacy Council (YAC) consists of alumni of Project 440 programs, the School District of Philadelphia, and other young leaders from throughout the region with a passion for music and the arts. Participants meet twice monthly and receive leadership, project management, governance, and advocacy training, as well as earning a $10/hour stipend for their time and work.

The mission of YAC is to use peer to peer influence to ensure diverse representation in Project 440’s programs and to provide feedback on program content. YAC envisions a world where all students in Philadelphia can grow and are supported in achieving music literacy.

YAC activities include:

  • Student outreach

  • Planning and hosting an annual YAC event

  • Contributing to Project 440 social media

  • Presenting an annual report to the Project 440 Board

2022-2023 youth advocacy council:

Patricia Harden

Simone Jackson

Mandy Jiang

Lilly Johannan

Lilly Johannan

Tino Karakousis

Isabelle Mingo

Madelyn Mingo

Mora-Lee Moore

Mora-Lee Moore

Anwar Williams

Anna Zhang