Youth Committee

Purpose

The Youth Committee is responsible for maintaining and updating the Youth Community and Volunteer Services Directory and Youth Employment Directory.  The Committee also plans and participates in an annual local youth job fair, review and recommend new teen recreation programs and events, and plan one or two teen recreation programs each year. Youth Committee members participate as volunteers at City sponsored events, provide youth input on various City projects, and work cooperatively with the Dana Point Youth Board. The Committee's goal is to create a positive working relationship with the City Council and other City organizations in an attempt to give the teens of Laguna Niguel a strong voice and presence in the community.

Meetings 

The Committee meets on the 1st Thursday of each month from September to May at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Additionally, Committee members attend annual joint meetings with the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission. To view Committee agendas and reports, please click the button below. 

Members

The Committee consists of 15 members and two City Council Liaisons. Committee members serve one and two-year terms. All Committee members are high school students residing in Laguna Niguel. To learn more about the recruitment process, vacancies, and qualifications, please CLICK HERE.

Currently, the following individuals serve on the Youth Committee: 

• Mayor Pro Tem Stephanie Oddo (City Council Liaison)
• Council Member Ray Gennawey (City Council Liaison) 
• Ava Adibi (Chair)
  • Ava is a Junior at Aliso Niguel High School. She is an officer in CSF and Spanish National Honors Society. Outside of school, Ava likes to swim and volunteer at Mission Hospital. This is Ava’s third year on the Youth Committee.
• Melody Moeinzadeh (Vice Chair)
  • Melody is a Junior at Aliso Niguel High School. She is a CSF officer and Co-President of the Miracles for Kids Club. This is Melody’s second year on the Youth Committee. 
• Sophia Anthony
  • Sophia is a Junior at Aliso Niguel High School. She has been a member of the Youth Committee for two years. She loves volunteering and helping her community.
• Jiselle Burdett
  • Jiselle is a Senior at San Juan Hills High School who plans to major in English. This is her first year on the Youth Committee.
• Brian Guilfoyle
  • Brian Guilfoyle is a Junior at Laguna Hills High School. Brian enjoys surfing and playing water polo for his school team. This is Brian’s third year on the Youth Committee; he is excited to serve his community. 
• Gabriella Gulini
  • Gabby is a Sophomore at Aliso Niguel High School. She plays soccer and runs track. This is Gabby’s first year on the Youth Committee.
• Eli Leibovitz
  • Eli is a Senior at Aliso Niguel High School. This is his second year on the Youth Committee. Eli loves music and plays in a band. He enjoys going to concerts and watching movies. 
• Rosy Martinez
  • Rosy is a Junior at Dana Hills High School. She enjoys creating art, listening to music, and going to the beach with her friends. She is excited to help the community through the Youth Committee.
• Donna Najafi
  • Donna is a Senior at Aliso Niguel High School. On campus, she is the club president for Mind Over Matter and an Officer for CSF. She enjoys playing tennis, reading, and volunteering.
• Viana Najafi
  • Viana is a Sophomore at Aliso Niguel High School. She is actively involved within her high school as a scholar and an ASB student. Viana is particularly interested in student government. In her free time, she enjoys reading classical novels and hiking on the trails in Laguna Niguel with her family.
• Joshua Pasion
  • Joshua is a Senior at Dana Hills High School. He plays water polo and enjoys hanging out with friends. Having an impact in the city is a goal of his. It is Joshua’s first year on the Youth Committee. 
    
• Isabella Romero
  • Isabella is a Junior at Aliso Niguel High School. She enjoys taking auto classes at school. This is Isabella’s second year on the Youth Committee; she is excited for all the fun youth events. 
• Donatella To
  • Donatella is a Senior at Aliso Niguel High School. She is a part of the theatre company at her school and likes to play soccer. Donatella is excited to be part of the Youth Committee.
• Zack Williams
  • Zack is a Senior at Dana Hills High School. His passions include tennis, economics, and helping the City of Laguna Niguel! It is Zack’s first year on the Youth Committee.
• Melissa Yasui
  • Melissa is a Senior at Dana Hills High School. She enjoys photography and going to the beach with her friends. It is Melissa’s second year on the Youth Committee.