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Our mission is to Empower The V
AMPLIFY YOUR VOICE…
Franklin County Youth Council is always looking for young people interested in empowering the voice of Central Ohio Youth! Amplify Your Voice with US! AMPLIFY!
Franklin County Youth Council Members
The Franklin County Youth Council (FCYC) is comprised of high school youth throughout Franklin County.
- Mariama BahColumbus Alternative High SchoolIn the future I’m not sure what I want to be...Mariama BahColumbus Alternative High School
My High School:
Columbus Alternative High School
My Hometown:
Manhattan, NYC, NY
My Hobbies:
Tennis, running, crochet, biking, soccer, etc.
My Family:
Supports me and Encourages me to go far and beyond and have complete faith in me.
How I Amplify:
Helping to give a voice to those who can’t and making an impact on my community and beyond to help better the world.
In The Future:
In the future I’m not sure what I want to be specifically but for sure I want to be something that will help bring better change for all and encourage.
- Eric Shipley Jr.Groveport Middle School NorthIn the future I want to be an engineer...Eric Shipley Jr.Groveport Middle School North
My High School:
Groveport Middle School North
My Hometown:
Columbus, Ohio
My Hobbies:
Playing Chess, Dirt-bike Riding, and Gaming
My Family:
My family is very supportive. They teach me that with hard work comes success.
How I Amplify:
During the holidays I feed the homeless, as a way to give back to the less-fortunate.
In The Future:
In the future I want to be an engineer, to make changes to better the world.
- Shae’Ana StephensI want to be a cosmetologist, EMT...Shae’Ana Stephens
My High School:
Reynoldsburg High School Livingston Campus
My Hometown:
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
My Hobbies:
Creating jewelry
My Family:
My mom & my two brothers.
How I Amplify:
By communication and being confident in what i’m talking about
In The Future:
I want to be a cosmetologist, EMT, and entrepreneur.
- Sanai FreemanOhio Virtual AcademyI intend to own and operate an aeroponics-based...Sanai FreemanOhio Virtual Academy
My High School:
Ohio Virtual Academy
My Hometown:
I was born in Lima Ohio but moved to Columbus when I was in 6th grade
My Hobbies:
I enjoy gardening, reading, listening to music, and volunteer work.
My Family:
Helps me to see the importance of voicing my opinion to make a difference in the community.
How I Amplify:
By helping my community to have more of a voice in Franklin County, I volunteer as a peer mentor at a program for black girls that are in middle school. Hoping to help inspire them to become leaders in their communities and beyond.
In The Future:
I intend to own and operate an aeroponics-based greenhouse to grow organic fruits, vegetables, and medicinal herbs for my community and educate people about the importance of proper nutrition as well as living a healthy lifestyle.