Hayward Youth Commission

Photo of Hayward Youth Commissioners during a litter pick up event outside.

The Hayward Youth Commission (HYC) advises the Mayor and City Council, and the elected boards of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) and Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) about issues that affect young people in the Hayward community.

Members may also work on a number of projects and activities throughout the year, e.g., identifying youth needs, organizing youth speak outs and conferences, etc. The board consists of 21 voting members and 11 alternate members. The Hayward Youth Commission meets monthly on the 2nd Monday at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held at City Hall, Conference Room 2A.

Now accepting applications until May 19, 2023

Applications are now being accepted from students interested in serving on the Hayward Youth Commission! Applicants will be notified by email when interview times are confirmed. Interviews are one day only and are scheduled for Thursday, June 1, 2023.  

As a Youth Commissioner, you will have first-hand opportunities to work with local government and ensure the voices of Hayward Youth are represented. Youth Commissioner responsibilities include attending meetings that will take place in person, on the second Monday of each month from September to June, except holidays, as well as working on special projects addressing issues of concern to youth. To qualify, students must be between 13 and 20 years old at the time of appointment and live in the City of Hayward or within the boundaries of the Hayward Unified School District. 

Submit your online application at the button below.

Apply for the Hayward Youth Commission

For a PDF application, click the the button below.

Hayward Youth Commission Application Parent Consent Form- English Parent Consent Form- Spanish

Vacancies:
  • 2 Current Vacancies
  • 0 Terms Expired
Size:
32 Members
 
 
Term Length:
2 years
 
 
Term Limit:
0
 

Eligibility:

Applicants must be between 13 and 20 years of age at time of appointment and live within the Hayward city limits or within the boundaries of the Hayward Unified School District.

 

Contact Name:

Ivan Padilla

 

Contact Email:

ivan.padilla@hayward-ca.gov

 

Contact Phone:

(510) 583-5382

 

Council Liaison:

Mayor Mark Salinas

 

Meeting Schedule Agendas and Reports

Member Name

Current Term

Position 

Appointing Authority

Crystal Guerrero-LopezJun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2024CommissionerCity Council
Hulissa H. AguilarJun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023Alternate MemberCity Council
Diego BarcenasJun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2024CommissionerCity Council
Josue S. BarreraJun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023Alternate MemberCity Council
Taylor Y. ChaplinJun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023Alternate MemberCity Council 
Giselle De CasasJun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023Alternate MemberCity Council
Alicia SaenzJun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2024CommissionerCity Council
Anaya SureshJun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2024CommissionerCity Council
Damian A. DiazJun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023Alternate MemberCity Council
Savonnah WongJun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2023CommissionerCity Council
Isa Yusuf KhanJun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023Alternate MemberCity Council
Isabelle MilanesJun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2023CommissionerCity Council
Samiksha LinganJun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2023CommissionerCity Council
Athena HerreraJun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2023CommissionerCity Council
Rachel FryerJun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2023CommissionerCity Council
Zoe N. KyamaJun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023Alternate MemberCity Council
Phylis EssandohJun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2023CommissionerCity Council
Sharana SabesanJun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2023CommissionerCity Council
Vanna VanJun. 18, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023CommissionerCity Council
Liliana Lopez CejaJun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023Alternate MemberCity Council
Pooja RathaurJun. 18, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023CommissionerCity Council
James MiraJun. 18, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023CommissionerCity Council
Anna Vi TranJun. 18, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023CommissionerCity Council
Shreya K. RathaurJun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2024CommissionerCity Council 
Alessandra EirasJun. 18, 2018 to Jun. 30, 2023CommissionerCity Council
Arianna MendozaJun. 18, 2018 to Jun. 30, 2023CommissionerCity Council
Brittany RuizJun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023Alternate MemberCity Council
Sophia AraujoJun. 21, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2023CommissionerCity Council
Ronak SharmaJun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023Alternate MemberCity Council
 Michael D. Williams Jr.Jun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2023Alternate MemberCity Council
Harnoor GillJun. 19, 2018 to Jun. 30, 2023CommissionerCity Council
Penelope L. ReynosoJun. 21, 2022 to Jun. 30, 2024CommissionerCity Council