Youth Commission

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission advises the City Council on matters relating to teen and youth issues, including recreation interests, personal concerns, and the need for outreach services. Its purpose is to:

  • Work as a team with the Recreation Coordinator and staff to address issues relating to teens in the community;
  • Create a forum for public discussion of teen issues;
  • Assist in the planning, promoting, and implementing of programs and services for teens; and
  • Plan and participate in community service activities which benefit the community of Los Altos.

Meetings

The Youth Commission meets the first Monday of each month beginning at 6:30 PM during the school year, typically in the Juniper Room of the Los Altos Community Center (97 Hillview Avenue).

Members

Name School Term Term Expiration
Aarthi Venkatraman, Chair Los Altos High School (2024) 1st June 2024
Sander Vonk, Vice Chair Mountain View High School (2024) 1st June 2024
Humza Dalal Homestead High School (2025) 1st June 2024
Serina Cao Los Altos High School  1st June 2024
Caroline (Pixie) Ma Mountain View High School (2023) 1st June 2024
Talinn Hatti  Nueva School 1st June 2024
Vacant    

 

Vibha Bengani Homestead High School 1st June 2025
Sophie Chen Woodside Priory School 1st June 2025
Mariana Leaver Living Wisdom High School 1st June 2025
Eli Sobel Kehillah High School  1st June 2025
Lynette Lee Eng Council Liaison
Candace Avina and Bridget Matheson Staff Liaison