Youth Advisory Board

Uplift’s Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is led by young people who are current or former grief group participants. They provide feedback and insights on the needs of Philadelphia’s youth so that Uplift can best meet their needs.

Samorae Bates-Sam​

William B. Saul High School

Najae Bennett

Simon Gratz High School

Janiyah Brown

Mastery Charter Schools, Pickett Campus

Rahsana Brown​

Mastery Charter Schools, Pickett Campus

Brian Gagne

William B. Saul High School

Ayanah Harley

Central High School

Vanessa Helms

George Washington High School

Cecelia Henderson

Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet School

Devon Jones

Upper Dublin High School

Honesty Kearse

Simon Gratz High School

Diamond Saunders

Mastery Charter Schools, Pickett Campus​

Derrick Smith

High Roads School of Philadelphia

Ahmya Tolbert-Wilson

High Roads School of Philadelphia