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Mrs.Butterworth

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Review for EDGE Youth Leadership, San Leandro, CA, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

I began with NCYLS before it became in independent seminar. I've served almost every role and can truly say that NCYLS is my life. I have given countless hours and much of my income to support this organization because I believe so strongly in the great work that we do. My whole perspective changed when I went through a similar seminar (HOBY) in NY 20 years ago and it is my personal goal to help create that kind of inspirational change in as many students as possible. Each year, I get to watch the transformation of students into incredibly outstanding leaders and it is what keeps me going. Every staff member is a volunteer and I know they feel the same way I do. Creating confident, capable, empowered leaders who want to make a difference in someone else's life is what they love to do with NCYLS.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

NCYLS inspires me every year. I am completing an MBA in Nonprofit Management specifically so I could use those skills to make NCYLS a better organization so we can continue to serve as many students as possible for many years to come.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

I would encourage more people to become a part of this amazing organization. NCYLS is a family and all are welcome.

Role:  Board Member & Helped to sustain the organization through a significant change and work and strategize to create a sustainable organization.