Announcing the 2014 Youth Preparedness CouncilFEMA is pleased to announce the members of the 2014-2015 FEMA National Youth Preparedness Council.
The FEMA Youth Preparedness Council was formed in 2012 to bring together youth leaders from across the country that are interested in advocating on behalf of youth preparedness and making a difference in their communities. Each Council member completes a self-selected legacy project during his or her term on the Council. Council members also participate in a Youth Preparedness Council Summit, where they share their ideas, opinions and questions about youth disaster preparedness with the leadership of national organizations working on this critical priority. Throughout their term, members meet with FEMA to provide input on strategies, initiatives and projects.
The FEMA Youth Preparedness Council was formed in 2012 to bring together youth leaders from across the country that are interested in advocating on behalf of youth preparedness and making a difference in their communities. Each Council member completes a self-selected legacy project during his or her term on the Council. Council members also participate in a Youth Preparedness Council Summit, where they share their ideas, opinions and questions about youth disaster preparedness with the leadership of national organizations working on this critical priority. Throughout their term, members meet with FEMA to provide input on strategies, initiatives and projects.
The distinguished members for 2014-2015 are as follows:
- Council Chairperson: Emily Rosenblum (Missouri) (returning)
- FEMA Region I: Bridget Smith (Connecticut)
- FEMA Region II: James Collins (New Jersey)
- FEMA Region II: Sophie Friedfeld-Gebaide (New York) (returning)
- FEMA Region III: Sahara Duncan (Pennsylvania)
- FEMA Region IV: Jonathan Salazar (Florida)
- FEMA Region V: Isaiah Garcia (Michigan)
- FEMA Region V: Daniel Wernsman (Wisconsin) (returning)
- FEMA Region VI: Obie Jones (Texas)
- FEMA Region VII: Austin Witt (Iowa)
- FEMA Region VIII: Weston Lee (Utah)
- FEMA Region VIII: Matthew Mayfield (Colorado)
- FEMA Region IX: Brittany Amano (Hawaii)
- FEMA Region IX: Navjot Hansra (California)
- FEMA Region X: Raylene Ensminger (Washington)
About FEMA's Youth Preparedness CouncilFEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council was formed last year to bring together youth leaders from across the country that are highly interested and engaged in advocating youth preparedness and making a difference in their communities. The Council supports FEMA’s commitment to involving youth in preparedness-related activities, and provides an avenue to engage youth population, taking into account their perspectives, feedback and opinions. Council members will attend a Youth Preparedness Council Summit on youth disaster preparedness and will also complete a Council project with FEMA support.
In its second year, interest in the Youth Preparedness Council has increased based on the number of applications received this year for the five seats available. The five newest members of the Council from across the country have been selected based on their dedication to public service, efforts in making a difference in their community, and their potential to expand their impact as a national advocate for youth preparedness.
In its second year, interest in the Youth Preparedness Council has increased based on the number of applications received this year for the five seats available. The five newest members of the Council from across the country have been selected based on their dedication to public service, efforts in making a difference in their community, and their potential to expand their impact as a national advocate for youth preparedness.
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