Youth Advisory Council

Students interested in joining YAC need to submit an application to the YAC advisor when the application process opens up. 15-20 high school students from the school districts of Gresham-Barlow, Reynolds and Centennial are selected to serve on the committee each school year. Recruitment for new members occurs from February-May each year (applications are accepted year-round).

• Applications are reviewed based on each candidate's goals as a YAC member and their pursuit of serving the Gresham Community.
• After applications are reviewed, interviews may be held to complete member selection.  

Youth Advisory Council members work to bridge and create an overall understanding between local youth and City of Gresham government by;

• Finding creative and effective ways to educate our public concerning issues affecting Gresham’s youth
• Empowering our YAC and Gresham youth to learn and perhaps pursue an internship or career with local government
• Providing a voice to elected officials and city decision makers regarding public issues, projects, and proposals that have an impact on youth 

• Meet bi-monthly to learn about and advise on City operations and projects
• Attend key City events representing youth
• Participate in service projects in the community

Emon Ghassemi
971-500-3514
Emon.Ghassemi@GreshamOregon.gov

• Primary: Councilor Vince Jones-Dixon,  Vincent.JonesDixon@GreshamOregon.gov
• Alternate: Councilor Dina Dinucci,  Dina.Dinucci@GreshamOregon.gov

Current committee roster

Select the Member Roster tab to view the current committee roster.