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Youth Advisory Board.

Young people’s experiences and ideas help EWA keep education, resources and advocacy relevant, inclusive and useful.

Youth leadership belongs here

The Youth Advisory Board brings rangatahi perspectives to EWA’s education, resources, advocacy and community work.

Inform

Share youth perspectives on education, support, communication and access.

Advise

Help EWA understand what is useful, inclusive and appropriate for rangatahi.

Lead

Contribute ideas for projects, resources, events and awareness work.

Meet the Youth Advisory Board

These short biographies focus on each member’s contribution and use only information already published by EWA.

Angela, Youth Advisory Board member

Angela (she/her)

Angela brings experience in youth advocacy, community engagement and event leadership. She is passionate about raising awareness and making young people’s perspectives part of health and community conversations.

River, Youth Advisory Board member, holding an inclusive Pride flag

River (he/they)

River contributes perspectives from queer advocacy, menstrual health, environmental sustainability and community activism. They are committed to programmes that help rangatahi feel informed, included and empowered.

Jayathi, Youth Advisory Board member

Jayathi (she/her)

Jayathi advocates for accessible menstrual-health education and support. She works to ensure youth voices are heard and that rangatahi from different backgrounds feel valued and able to ask for help.

Juju, Youth Advisory Board member

Juju (she/her)

Juju brings interests in law, politics, culturally responsive support and systems change. She is motivated by improving access to resources and addressing barriers that contribute to delayed or missed diagnosis.