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 community. This initiative brings together high school and undergraduate college students who are actively engaged in advancing media literacy education and amplifying youth perspectives within the field.

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—contribute to organizational priorities and advocacy efforts, and co-develop projects and resources that resonate with educators, students, and communities nationwide. Council members also engage in peer-to-peer learning, outreach, and leadership development through their work with NAMLE. Through their ongoing involvement, council members not only influence media literacy education but also grow as leaders and collaborators within a national professional community.

The Youth Advisory Council embodies NAMLE’s belief that youth perspectives are essential to building a more media literate world and that meaningful youth participation strengthens the relevance, accessibility, and impact of media literacy education overall.

Applications for the 2027 Cohort are Open!

Are you a high school or college student who cares about how young people navigate media, information, and technology? Want to help shape conversations around the media issues that matter to your generation?

NAMLE’s Youth Advisory Council brings together young people from across the U.S. to explore the media literacy issues that matter to them, share their perspectives, collaborate with their peers, and create projects that amplify youth voices in the media literacy community.

Applications are open now through September 30 at 11:59 p.m. ET. 📣

If you’re a U.S. high school or college student interested in media literacy, we want to hear from you!