Martin Kalala
I joined YEP because I wanted to get money and to be part of this group where my ideas can be heard. My guidance counselor told me about this program and the opportunity that I could have joining it. My hopes for education in the future is to love what I’m learning, not because someone […]
Zeinab Hassan
My name is Zeinab. I’m a junior at Casco Bay High school. I enjoy learning new things and hanging out with friends and family as well as traveling. I wanted to be a student leader to mend the wrongs in our school district and fix certain parts of the educational system in our community. I […]
Mohamed Abdalla
I’m a sophomore at deering high school. I like to play sports and hang with friends. I’m an exciting person. I was told about youth engagement partners by my principal Dr. Ahmed. I decided to join because I like creating change around my community, working with other students and leaders. Yeps has taught me become […]
Blaise Vilakazi
I want to have an impact on school policy and decisions that will be more inclusive. I enjoy sports, spending time with friends and making a difference in my community. I have a passion for helping others as well as learning about Black History.
Faysal Hagi
I am a sophomore at Deering High School. I became a member of YEPs because I wanted to become a better leader for my community. I’ve had trouble being open and upfront in the past. I wasn’t really open back then and I always wanted to be the person and especially, the leader I knew […]
Josiah King
hello, my name is josiah king and i go to deering high school. the main reason that i joined yeps was to gain leadership skills and meet new people. My hoops for my education in the future is to keep learning and expand my knowledge. my biggest hobbies and skills are definitely playing basketball.
Balqies Mohamed
Balqies is a sophomore at Deering High School. Balqies is the founder and current president of the Muslim Student Association at her school. As a Youth Lead Organizer, she hopes to bridge divides between students of all gender, race, abilities, and sexual orientation. In her free time, she enjoys baking.
Apiyo Charles
Apiyo is a senior at Portland High School, where she is involved in the Black Student Union. As a Youth Lead Organizer, she hopes to become a better leader. Apiyo’s goal for YEP’s this year is to be more action oriented and raise awareness of problems within her school. Apiyo loves to dance and run […]
Layla Mohamed
Spoken Languages: English, Somali, Arabic, French, Turkish Layla sees a lot of value in how Portland Empowered makes information about the Portland school system understandable and accessible and works hard to bring the tools that Portland Empowered gives her to her community. She encourages all members of her community to participate in Portland Empowered events, […]
Rita Achiro
