Team Leads
Nevaeh Casanova
Nevaeh is 23 Year old and is a sophmore at Community College of Denver. Alumni from DPSYLT
"I am a facilitator for the team: The team has allowed me to become who I am, by having all the support from everyone. It has opened doors for me and my future. I have made connections I will hold on to for the rest of my life and learned new things I will use forever"
Ernest Ray Daniels II is a 25-year old graduate of Metropolitan State University. Alumni from DPSYLT
"I serve as a facilitator for the team. The team has been a constant in my life and I am glad that I can help the current generation strive to make a positive change in their communities"
Ernest Ray Daniels II
Tatyana Garcia
Tatyana Garcia is a 19-year-old freshman at Regis University.
"The team has done so much for me, starting from helping me get a job experience, finding resources, and finding connections to many things. I love the team like family, everyone is so welcoming and supportive. They really helped me grow as a person"
Kalani Powell
Kalani Powell is a 18-year old freshman at University of Colorado Denver
I love being on the team because it allows me to interact with my community and to understand my community. During the summer I worked at the Urban Farm and I loved the interaction with animals and children!
Fern Nutter
Fern Nutter is a 18-year old senior at Northfield Highschool
"I joined the team in 8th grade and have been a member ever since. Throughout my years on the team I've developed many skills such as public speaking, communication, leadership, collaboration, and more."
Mikaeaa Lewis
Mikaeaa Lewis is a 18-year old freshman at Metro State University
"Being on the team made me capable with my life choices, gaining motivation to succeed in my goals & dreams. With the team there always comes good change in the world for the youth!"
Nahiem Williams
Nahiem Williams is a 20-year old Sophomore at MSU Denver
"I love being apart of the team, I love being able to impact my community and look foward to having bigger roles as I learn new things everyday"
Ariel Lacy
Ariel Lacy is a 19-year old at Community College of Aurora
"Though the program, I have grown in confidence, my voice, and ability to advocate not just for myself but for my community. Driven by a love for uplifting young people and a belief that change starts with youth at the table."
Xavier Alvarez
Xavier Alvarez is a 18-year old freshman at
Emily Griffith Technical College
"I enjoy being involved in my community, and this is my third year on the Youth Leadership Team. I’m truly grateful to be part of DPYSLT because it has helped shape me into the leader I am today. It’s taught me how to guide and support the younger generation, and I’m proud to continue growing and giving back"
.png)
Janio Borjas
Janio Borjas is a 15-year old Sophomore at DSST Montview
"This is my second year with the Youth Leadership Team, I am very thankful for the opportunity that has been given to me because it has helped me out with my time managment skills, and communication"