Hayward Youth Commission
The Hayward Youth Commission at Work:
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 9 alternate members. The Hayward Youth Commission meets monthly on the 1st & 3rd Monday at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held via Zoom Webinar (access info provided on agenda).
Applications are now being accepted from students interested in serving on the Hayward Youth Commission!
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.
The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, May 20, 2022. Applicants will be notified by e-mail when interview times are confirmed. Interviews are one day only and are scheduled for Thursday, June 2, 2022.
Apply to be a Youth Commissioner
* If applicant is under 18 years of age, consent from a parent or legal guardian is required. Please submit the following hard copy documentation to the City Clerk's Office: HYC Parent Agreement and Contact Information Form
2022 Hayward Youth Conference:
The Hayward Youth Commission cordially invites you to the 2022 Hayward Youth Conference - Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow.
The goal of the conference is to bring youth from Hayward together to learn about issues that impact them, and ways they can take an active role in making changes in their community and City to improve outcomes for young people.
The conference will take place Saturday, April 30, 2022, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM. This will be a virtual event with guest speakers, performances, and prizes.
Conference Schedule:
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM - Welcome and Opening - City Leaders, Performances
- 11:00 AM - 11:50 PM - Session 1 Workshops - Four Concurrent Workshops
- 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM - Session 2 Workshops - Four Concurrent Workshops
- 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Closing and Drawings - Student Leaders, Performances
Workshop Topics will include:
- Social Justice, Diversity and Inclusion
- The Environment
- Health & Wellness
- Financial Literacy
Register for the Conference Today
- 3 Current Vacancies
- 0 Terms Expired
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:
Contact Phone:
(510) 583-5382
Council Liaison:
Council Member Francisco Zermeño
Member Name | Current Term | Position | Appointing Authority |
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Myldret Vazquez-Bejar | Jun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2022 | Commissioner | City Council |
Gabriel Villagomez | Jun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2022 | Alternate Member | City Council |
Diego Barcenas | Jun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2022 | Alternate Member | City Council |
Khalil Canlas | Jun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2022 | Alternate Member | City Council |
Angelina De Dios | Jun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2022 | Alternate Member | City Council |
Gabriel Malik | Jun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2022 | Alternate Member | City Council |
Alicia Saenz | Jun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2022 | Alternate Member | City Council |
Anaya Suresh | Jun.15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2022 | Alternate Member | City Council |
Lizbeth Martinez | Jun. 15, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2022 | Alternate Member | City Council |
Savonnah Wong | Jun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Jema Reyes | Jun. 15, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Isabelle Milanes | Jun. 15, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Samiksha Lingan | Jun. 15, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Athena Herrera | Jun. 15, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Rachel Fryer | Jun. 15, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Dulce Rivera Flores | Jun. 15, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Phylis Essandoh | Jun. 15, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Sharana Sabesan | Jun. 15, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Vanna Van | Jun. 18, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Sruthy Sabesan | Jun. 18, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Pooja Rathaur | Jun. 18, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
James Mira | Jun. 18, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Anna Vi Tran | Jun. 18, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Joshua Linares | Jan. 15, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Alessandra Eiras | Jun. 18, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Arianna Mendoza | Jun. 18, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |
Ivan Benedikt Arroyo | Jun. 18, 2019 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Alternate Member | City Council |
Sophia Araujo | Sep. 21, 2021 to Jun. 30, 2023 | Alternate Member | City Council |
Harnoor Gill | Jun. 19, 2018 to Sep. 30, 2023 | Commissioner | City Council |