Franklin County Youth Council Alumni

The Franklin County Youth Council (FCYC) Alumni is comprised of former Franklin County High School Youth.

• Ariana Wilson

  New Albany High School

  I want to pursue a career in International Business and work with non-profit organizations.
  Ariana Wilson

  New Albany High School

  My High School:

  New Albany High School

  My Hometown:

  New Albany, Ohio

  My Hobbies:

  Hanging out with family/friends, listening to music, D.I.Y. crafts, and shopping!

  My Family:

  Encourages me to use my voice to take a stand when injustice, discrimination, or inequality occurs. My family is there to love, listen, and support all of my endeavors.

  How I Amplify:

  Getting involved in different community organizations where my skills can be utilized; mentoring my younger peers, such as Rise Sister Rise, Eryn PiNK Junior Role Model, Youth to Youth (Youth staff & Pulse Leader), Teen Volunteer at Nationwide Children's Hospital, and Franklin County Youth Council.

  In The Future:

  I want to pursue a career in International Business and work with non-profit organizations. As the world continues to grow and change, having a global mindset will be helpful in making changes across the world.

• Eleanor Jeffers

  Columbus Academy

  I want to be a filmmaker and use my work to impact people for the greater good.
  Eleanor Jeffers

  Columbus Academy

  My High School:

  Columbus Academy

  My Hometown:

  New Albany, Ohio

  My Hobbies:

  Filmmaking and photography.

  My Family:

  Supports my dreams and helps me to the best of their abilities.

  How I Amplify:

  I help to volunteer and organize events that I feel strongly about, such as staging a walkout at my school to protest violence in schools. .

  In The Future:

  I want to be a filmmaker and use my work to impact people for the greater good.

• Jaydin Reid

  Madison Christian School

  I want to be a graphic designer and help out my environment.
  Jaydin Reid

  Madison Christian School

  My High School:

  Madison Christian School

  My Hometown:

  Columbus, Ohio

  My Hobbies:

  Playing video games, drawing, and shopping.

  My Family:

  Helps me to come out my shell and speak to the youth.

  How I Amplify:

  Speaking for the youth in my community to show that we have a voice.

  In The Future:

  I want to be a graphic designer and help out my environment.

• Saffa Mohamed

  Dublin Jerome High School

  I would like to major (or possibly double major) in social work/psychology and then go on to law school...
  Saffa Mohamed

  Dublin Jerome High School

  My High School:

  Dublin Jerome High School

  My Hometown:

  Dublin, Ohio

  My Hobbies:

  Spending quality time with friends & family and taking pictures.

  My Family:

  Encourages me to guide other teenagers in the right direction.

  How I Amplify:

  I am the Vice President of programming for an organization called Love Without Hurt. I help empower teenagers and educate them on teen dating abuse and how to build healthy relationships.

  In The Future:

  I would like to major (or possibly double major) in social work/psychology and then go on to law school to become a guardian ad litem/attorney for juveniles.

• Suzan Mchao

  Columbus Alternative High School

  In the future I want to be a government official in the U.S. and one day return to Tanzania so I can become a policy maker.
  Suzan Mchao

  Columbus Alternative High School

  My High School:

  Columbus Alternative High School

  My Hometown:

  Columbus, Ohio

  My Hobbies:

  Singing, reading and watching Netflix.

  My Family:

  Supports me in everything I do and continuously pushes me to excel in all my endeavors.

  How I Amplify:

  In order for me to truly advocate for all youth in Franklin County, we go to different neighborhoods around central Ohio to conduct facilitations and directly hear from our peers what hinders them from being successful and possible solutions to their troubles.

  In The Future:

  In the future, I want to be a government official in the U.S. and one day return to Tanzania so I can become a policymaker.

• Israel Dave

  Whitehall-Yearling High School

  I want to be a multi-millionaire who built a company from scratch...
  Israel Dave

  Whitehall-Yearling High School

  My High School:

  Whitehall-Yearling High School

  My Hometown:

  Columbus, Ohio

  My Hobbies:

  Entrepreneurship, soccer, video games, and investing.

  My Family:

  Great guidance, experienced on plenty of diverse situations in life.

  How I Amplify:

  By repeating back the info I receive from those who have little to no voice in the community.

  In The Future:

  I want to be a multi-millionaire who built a company from scratch. Being an example for the younger entrepreneurs, who come from nothing.

• India Melson

  Westerville South High School

  By helping out my community and making sure everyone is able to have a voice.
  India Melson

  Westerville South High School

  My High School:

  Westerville South High School

  My Hometown:

  Columbus, Ohio

  My Hobbies:

  Playing my instrument scheduling with big parties or trips and shopping.

  My Family:

  They are always pushing me on doing my best no matter what it is and they are very involved with all my activities.

  How I Amplify:

  By helping out my community and making sure everyone is able to have a voice.

  In The Future:

  In the future, I would like to North Carolina A&T and study marketing and law.

• Jocelyn Edwards

  Eastmoor Academy High School

  I plan to become an engineer all while still serving in communities around me.
  Jocelyn Edwards

  Eastmoor Academy High School

  My High School:

  Eastmoor Academy High School

  My Hometown:

  Columbus, Ohio

  My Hobbies:

  Dancing, Reading, and Sleeping

  My Family:

  Encourages me to be the best me I can be and not let anyone change who I am.

  How I Amplify:

  I amplify by serving in the YMCA Community Corps Program in the Linden area, focusing on Safe Routes to and from School, Mid-day Health and Wellness, and Neighborhood Beautification.

  In The Future:

  I plan to become an engineer all while still serving in communities around me.

• Yaqub Hershi

  New Albany High school

  In the future I hopefully want to be a computer programmer, but I also want to find ways to help those who need it.
  Yaqub Hershi

  New Albany High school

  My High School:

  New Albany High School

  My Hometown:

  New Albany, Ohio

  My Hobbies:

  I enjoy spending time with friends, and the people I care about.

  My Family:

  Helps, and supports me through the difficulties of life.

  How I Amplify:

  I amplify by being a good representation of my community, and always trying to be a good person to the people around me.

  In The Future:

  In the future, I hopefully want to be a computer programmer, but I also want to find ways to help those who need it.

• Mishayla Neal

  Canal Winchester High School

  I want to be clinical psychology and helping people with mental health issues also...
  Mishayla Neal

  Canal Winchester High School

  My High School:

  Canal Winchester High School

  My Hometown:

  Canal Winchester, Ohio

  My Hobbies:

  Dance and do community service.

  My Family:

  Helps with realizing that change needs to be done in our community and also my family motivates me to reach my goals.

  How I Amplify:

  By being a positive voice in my community and making a difference in young people lives. Also showing young people they don't have to use drugs to "fit in".

  In The Future:

  I want to be clinical psychology and helping people with mental health issues also I want to break the stigma of mental health in the black community.

• Courtney Stewart

  Columbus Alternative High School

  Discovery is my ultimate goal. To uncover new ways to help people. I plan to major in chemistry and hopefully become a research chemist.
  Courtney Stewart

  Columbus Alternative High School

  My High School:

  Columbus Alternative High School

  My Hometown:

  Columbus, Ohio

  My Hobbies:

  Singing and watching Netflix

  My Family:

  Motivates me to reach my goals.

  How I Amplify:

  I took notes at several community conversations in order for information to be transcribed then given to people in power to help bring change in my community.

  In The Future:

  Discovery is my ultimate goal. To uncover new ways to help people. I plan to major in chemistry and hopefully become a research chemist. As a research chemist, it will be my goal to discover new ways to help the black community. Specifically, those suffering from diabetes.

• Mabinty Bangura

  Columbus Alternative High School

  I want to become an Obstetrician and Gynecologist (OB/GYN) because I want to help vulnerable women and children in undeveloped countries.
  Mabinty Bangura

  Columbus Alternative High School

  My High School:

  Columbus Alternative High School

  My Hometown:

  Columbus, Ohio

  My Hobbies:

  Exercising (dancing, running etc) and crocheting.

  My Family:

  I have a small immediate family, with whom I live with. I have one sibling who is 6 years old. She inspires me to be a role model and boss up to take leaps of faith that will pave the way for her and others like her.

  How I Amplify:

  I amplify through a conscious effort to contribute to my community. Whether it be, voicing the concerns of youths in Franklin County, through the Youth Council or assisting children whose first language is not English, as an ESL teacher's assistant. Whatever I do, I make sure that I am contributing to society as a global citizen. 

  In The Future:

  I want to become an Obstetrician and Gynecologist (OB/GYN) because I want to help vulnerable women and children in undeveloped countries. Through my efforts, I hope to empower women to pursue better lives, while contributing socially, economically and financially to their communities. As well as, lay a foundation for future leaders in a healthy and stable environment.

• Jaimee Booth

  Fort Hayes Arts & Academic High School

  I would ideally work in politics, specifically Foreign Affairs...
  Jaimee Booth

  Fort Hayes Arts & Academic High School

  My High School:

  Fort Hayes Arts & Academic High school

  My Hometown:

  Columbus, Ohio

  My Hobbies:

  Acting, Japanese, Mental Health and Activism.

  My Family:

  Is the most supportive and diverse group of thinkers I could ever ask for.

  How I Amplify:

  By sharing my ideas to the public, listening to others, being open to new things/opportunities while fighting for what’s right.

  In The Future:

  I would ideally work in politics, specifically Foreign Affairs. If not I would like to become a Japanese voice over Actress.

• Aliya Horton

  Horizon Science Academy

  I will be an attorney in either corporate law or litigation.
  Aliya Horton

  Horizon Science Academy

  My High School:

  Horizon Science Academy

  My Hometown:

  Columbus, Ohio

  My Hobbies:

  Drawing and dancing.

  My Family:

  Helps me to realize reality and stay true to myself.

  How I Amplify:

  By seeing the struggles in Franklin County and being able to make a change with in the community to help the future generations. 

  In The Future:

  I will be an attorney in either corporate law or litigation.

• India Artis

  Columbus Alternative High School

  I am going to use my creative background to create new ways to get people involved and make changes.
  India Artis

  Columbus Alternative High School

  My High School:

  Columbus Alternative High School

  My Hometown:

  Canal Winchester, Ohio

  My Hobbies:

  I explore different aspects of the fine arts: dance, music, film, writing.

  My Family:

  Supports and encourages me to improve and fight for what I believe in and for what is right.

  How I Amplify:

  I not only use my intellect, but I use what I learn from other people around me and pass that information down to keep people informed and inspire future generations.

  In The Future:

  I am going to use my creative background to create new ways to get people involved and make changes. I hope to inspire people and give them a new outlook on life so that they want to get involved.

• Skyler Reid

  Columbus Alternative High School

  I will become a teacher in inner-city schools...
  Skyler Reid

  Columbus Alternative High School

  My High School:

  Columbus Alternative High School

  My Hometown:

  Columbus, Ohio

  My Hobbies:

  Writing Poetry and Ministering.

  My Family:

  I live with my father, mother, two brothers, and sister.

  How I Amplify:

  I like to speak for people who cannot.

  In The Future:

  I will become a teacher in inner-city schools.  I will also be in the business Industry to be able to invest in the lives of people who need it.

• Halima Balogun

  Horizon Science Academy

  I want to be an FBI to help investigate to fish out criminals and fight against injustice
  Halima Balogun

  Horizon Science Academy

  My High School:

  Horizon Science Academy

  My Hometown:

  Columbus, Ohio

  My Hobbies:

  Listening to music and binge-watching shows/series.

  My Family:

  Supports in my decision making processes.

  How I Amplify:

  By being part of the National honor society, we help raise money and plan events at my school and whatever money we have left over gets donated to the children's hospital and sometimes the homeless. 

  In The Future:

  I want to be an FBI to help investigate to fish out criminals and fight against injustice.

• Iman Garba-Zakary

  Columbus Alternative High School

  I want to pursue a career as a lawyer in criminal or civic law in order to bring justice to those I defend.
  Iman Garba-Zakary

  Columbus Alternative High School

  My High School:

  Columbus Alternative High School

  My Hometown:

  Columbus, Ohio

  My Hobbies:

  Reading, Writing, and Debating.

  My Family:

  Support me through the rough times and keep me on my feet.

  How I Amplify:

  By participating in different activities to give those, just like the youth and people of color have a voice in the community.

  In The Future:

  I want to pursue a career as a lawyer in criminal or civil law in order to bring justice to those I defend.