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Our Approach
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!
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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.
- 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.