FEMA ANNOUNCES 2023 YOUTH PREPAREDNESS COUNCIL
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230711/fema-announces-2023-youth-preparedness-council]


Release Date: 
7월 11, 2023 

WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced the new
group of dedicated young people who committed to engaging and
advocating for preparedness as part of the 2023-2024 FEMA national
Youth Preparedness Council.

“Every year, I look forward to welcoming this talented, diverse and
accomplished group of young people to FEMA,” said FEMA Administrator
Deanne Criswell. “As the next generation of emergency managers, the
input provided by the Youth Preparedness Council is invaluable, and we
are confident they will carry the lessons learned here back to their
communities to help them before, during and after disasters.”

The council consists of student leaders in grades 8-11 who devote
their time and effort to learn about emergency management and serve as
preparedness ambassadors in their community. Members are chosen based
on their dedication to public service, community involvement and
potential to increase levels of community resilience throughout the
country. 

These 15 youth leaders will spend a year on the national council
supporting FEMA’s commitment to promote and sustain a prepared
nation. The council provides FEMA with an avenue to engage young
people and gain direct insights on ways to consider their
perspectives, feedback and opinions. 

NATIONAL YOUTH PREPAREDNESS COUNCIL MEMBERS:

	* Jordy Almonte of New York
	* Armaan Bhasin of Wisconsin
	* Georgia Bukata of Arizona
	* Arushi Gupta of California
	* Michael Hamad of Texas
	* Diego Irizarry Ramos of Puerto Rico
	* Bryce Ludikhuize of Wyoming
	* Anjali Mukundan of Virginia
	* Ysabella Olsen of Missouri
	* Iris-Bella Quiroa of Rhode Island
	* Kennedy Solaru of Washington, D.C.
	* Suniti Srinivasan of Washington
	* Julia Surzykiewicz of Illinois
	* Isabella Tarsitano of Florida
	* Jiaming Zhang of Oregon

 

The FEMA Youth Preparedness Council was formed in 2012 to bring
together youth leaders from across the country engaged in advocating
for preparedness.

While on the council, national Youth Preparedness Council members meet
with FEMA staff to provide input on strategies, initiatives and
projects. During their term, members gain professional skills and
forge new relationships as they work on teams to develop
preparedness-related projects.

Learn more about FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council
[https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/individuals-communities/youth-preparedness-council].