Don't wait for a seat.
Build the table.

I co-founded the Young Adults Development Network (YDN) with Pastor Serge Kagabo, and I've been its Executive Director since March 2024. YDN is a youth-led, volunteer-run initiative that empowers young people through leadership development, education, civic engagement and community building. We focus on refugee, immigrant and underserved young people, while recognizing that meaningful youth development takes cooperation across many backgrounds.

The network grew from a simple desire: to create real opportunities for young people whose voices are often overlooked, so they can help shape their communities. My work includes shaping the vision, coordinating leadership, building partnerships and planning programs, and working toward a network that lasts.

I want YDN to become more than an organization that hosts events. I want it to become an institution that creates measurable opportunities and lasting community impact.

How YDN builds leaders

• Leadership development. Training young people to lead, speak, organize and grow professionally.
• Education and opportunity. Connecting young people with learning, mentors and resources that open doors.
• Community building. Bringing young people together across backgrounds to serve the places they live.