Youth Commission
Amplifying Youth Voices
What Is the Milwaukee County Youth Commission?
In 2022, County Executive David Crowley and Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell co-authored a resolution to re-establish the Milwaukee County Youth Commission.
The commission consists of 20 members, age 14 to 18, who reside in Milwaukee County and attend high school. The commission exists to:
- Serve and advance the interests of Milwaukee County youth
- Make advisory recommendations about policy and budgetary decisions to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
- Advance Milwaukee County’s mission of achieving racial equity
The commission meets monthly, except for August. One member represents each of the 18 supervisory districts and two serve as co-chairs. Commissioners are appointed to one- or two-year terms.
What Are the Benefits of Serving on the Milwaukee County Youth Commission?
The Milwaukee County Youth Commission provides young people in Milwaukee County with a unique experience in community service, civic engagement, and policy and budget decision-making.
Youth Commissioners receive $12.50 per hour for active participation in Youth Commission meetings and activities. In addition, commissioners receive technology support to participate in remote meetings as well as a meal for in-person meetings, which generally take place on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., except during the August recess. The Youth Commission also has direct access to a group of five adult advisors, one of whom is appointed by the Youth Commission.
Apply to Serve as a Youth Commissioner
District 15 is currently vacant. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. Apply today!
Not sure what district you live in? Find Your District and Supervisor.
Eligible youth must be age 14 to 18 as of the beginning of their term, actively enrolled in high school, and live in Milwaukee County.
Contact [email protected] if you have questions about the application process.
Sean P. Libal
Sarah Bruett
Aundrea-Claire Jones-Dixon
Dallas Hortman-Garner
Augie Baum
Kennedy Slaasted
Jhuablai Thao
Jonathan Foersterling
A'Zarriah Kelly
Miles Braatz
Abhi Ghelani
Trinity Powell
Sofia Linares
Elijah Sarsour
Kyree Dunn
Emilio Ramirez
Vacant - Currently Recruiting!
Joselyn Garcia-Molohua
Ravneet Kaur
Eva Vang
Adult Advisors
The Milwaukee County Youth Commission has five Adult Advisors appointed by the County Executive, Board Chairperson, and the Commission.
Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore
Appointed by the County Executive
Current Term: January 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026
Previous Term: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Nikki Todd
Appointed by the County Executive
Current Term: January 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026
Previous Term: January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Supervisor Kathleen Vincent
Appointed by the Board Chairperson
Current Term: January 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026
Previous Term: January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Nicolasa (Nico) Alamilla
Appointed by the Youth Commission
Current Term: January 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026
Previous Term: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Administrative Coordinator
Julia Balestrieri
Interns
Mia Moore
Brody Kaminski
Standing Commitees
- Governance, Finance, & Evaluation
- Advocacy & Community Engagement
Legislative Information
Find meeting agendas, meeting minutes and other information about the Youth Commission’s legislative activities on the Milwaukee County Legislative Information Center (CLIC). Select “Milwaukee County Youth Commission” under “All Departments” and set other filter parameters for your search.
Events
Take a Child to Work Day
Beginning in 2024, the Milwaukee County Department of Human Resources and the Youth Commission co-sponsor an annual "Take a Child to Work Day" event to showcase careers in local government service to children who are related to Milwaukee County employees.
Day of Advocacy
Beginning in 2025, the Milwaukee County Youth Commission plans a biannual "Day of Advocacy" to increase awareness of their policy priority areas and facilitate positive change on these issues, which directly affect the lives of young people in Milwaukee County.
"Children are remarkable for their intelligence and ardor, for their curiosity, their intolerance of shams, the clarity and ruthlessness of their vision."
- Aldous Huxley, English writer and philospopher