Youth Advisory Council
The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) was established in 2024 to deepen NAMLE’s impact and expand its mission through a formal partnership with youth leaders in the media literacy field. This initiative brings together high school and undergraduate college students who are actively engaged in advancing media literacy education.
As collaborators, YAC members play a central role in shaping NAMLE’s work. They offer valuable insights that inform major NAMLE campaigns—including Media Literacy Week and the NAMLE Conference—support advocacy efforts, and co-develop projects and resources that resonate with educators, students, and communities nationwide. Through their ongoing involvement, council members not only influence media literacy education but also grow as leaders and collaborators.
The Youth Advisory Council embodies NAMLE’s belief that youth perspectives are essential to building a more media literate world and that empowering the next generation is key to realizing this vision.
Meet NAMLE’s 2025 Youth Advisory Council
Member Highlights
Pranav was a youth panelist at the 2024 Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) annual conference, highlighting key issues among younger generations regarding online safety, digital well-being, and the future of the Internet.
While in high school, Maggie was a MediaWise Teen Fact-Checker for the Poynter Institute, where she made educational videos on spotting misinformation online.
Sadie presented to her school’s board of education about the usage of AI in education. This opportunity allowed her to share a student’s perspective on AI’s impact on learning and inspired her to further her media literacy knowledge.
Later in the year, Sadie spoke with other staff and students from neighboring schools through Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES). In this discussion, students were able to talk to a group of administrators and teachers, answering their questions and offering insightful feedback.
Lucia was named to the NYC Chancellor’s Honor Roll for Journalism in her senior year for her journalistic work within the local community.
NAMLE 2025 Conference Session
In this NAMLE25 session, the Youth Advisory Council shares their reflections on the state of youth mental health and digital well-being.