On October 24th, 2024, the City of Las Vegas and Councilwoman Victoria Seaman declared it YLA Day in honor of the 35 incredible graduates from Youth Leadership Authority. These stellar students have completed four to nine programs over one to four years, setting the foundation for successful careers in Police, Fire, and Military service.
🎓 35 Future Leaders for Our Country!
The smiles on our graduates’ faces tell the story of the life-changing work and outcomes of YLA. Together, we’re building the next generation of leaders!
Achievement
Dorsett, Michael
Orozco, Abriel
Quezada, Edurado
Sanchez, Margarita
Associate
Abrha, Nuhamin
Byrnes, Evan
Caballero, Miguel
Cam, Yomie
Duran, Anthony
Enriquez, Alexa
Enriquez, Francisco
Garcia, Brandon
Gomez-Trejo, Juan
Gonzalez, Noah
Hernandez, Ruben
Huerta-Minuez, Carlos
Matheson, Tristan
Mora Arce, Stacy
Orozco, Milo
Orozco, Reuben
Rivera, Jonathan
Thepthongsene, Koji
Trejo, Matthew
Urquiza, Santiago
Von Goldberg, Vayla
Bachelor’s
Alvarez, Cezar
Bassi, Norman
Caballero, Stephen
Cruz, Marilyn
Garcia-Villalobos, Michelle
Godfrey, Joseph
Von Goldberg, Harlan
Wollin, Dawson
Master’s
Alexander, DeZerrion
Jones, Shane
Upcoming Programs & Events
YLA Bachelor’s/Master’s Eagle Path Series
- Location: YLA’s new Safe Place to Land, 160 E. Horizon Drive
- Program: Leadership and development opportunities for the next stage of growth.
Christmas Social & Open House
- Date: December 12th, 2024
- Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Location: YLA Office, 160 E. Horizon Drive, Henderson, NV
- Details: Tour our new space and celebrate the holiday season with us!
- RSVP by: December 5th, 2024
📧 Email: info@youthleadershipauthority.com
The Retreat Weekend
- Date: March 8-9, 2025
- What is it? A transformative 16-hour program focusing on:
- Professional Development
- Physical Development
- Personal Development
- Spiritual Development
- Scholarships Available: Apply for financial assistance.
- Limited Seats Available: Enroll today!
📧 Email: info@youthleadershipauthority.com | 📞 702-720-2760
Thank You to Our Sponsors
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors and Supporters
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following sponsors for making our programs possible:
- Gene Haas Foundation
- AC Pro
- Master Mechanical
- Las Vegas Police Protective Association
- Henderson Police Officers Association
- Henderson Marine Corps League
- John Million Turco
- Black Mountain Detachment Marine Corps League
- KOA Foundation
- Share Village
- The Honorable Debra March
Your support helps us achieve incredible results:
- 56% of participants pursue careers in Police, Fire, or Military.
- 75% of participants go on to attend college.
YLA’s Year-Round Path to Leadership
We proudly provide teens with a Safe Place to Land, offering programs that build strong relationships, bonds, and life skills.
Path to Leadership Programs
- A Safe Place to Land Series (ASPTL):
- Self-Care & Your Why Class
- The Constitution Class
- The Conversation – Self Image
- The Retreat Weekend
- Summer Leadership Series (SLS):
- 10-Week Physical Leadership Camp
- Community Service Program
- The Encampment Challenge (coming soon!)
- YLA Eagle Path Series
- Bachelor’s/Master’s Eagle Path Series:
- Career Development and Placement (JOBTIMIZE)
- Physical, Personal, and Spiritual Development
- Community Service
📧 Email: info@youthleadershipauthority.com | 📞 702-720-2760
GivingTuesday: Support YLA’s Mission
This GivingTuesday, make a lasting impact on the future leaders of our community. Your generosity allows us to provide teens with life-changing programs, mentorship, and a safe space to land and grow.
📅 Mark your calendar for December 3rd, 2024, and join the global movement of giving back.
💻 Donate now through December 3rd: www.youthleadershipauthority.com/donate
Together, we can create brighter futures!
Happy Thanksgiving – We Are Grateful!
As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, we reflect on the incredible blessings of this year. We are deeply grateful for our students, families, sponsors, and supporters who make the work of YLA possible.
🍁 From all of us at YLA, we wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving filled with joy, love, and gratitude.
Thank you for being part of the YLA family and helping us build a stronger, brighter future for our youth! ❤️