The Youth Steering Committee (YSC) was a school year long leadership program for young women from the San Francisco Unified School District. We recognized the many strengths and assets of young women and provided members of the YSC with education, tools and experience to develop as effective leaders among their peers, within their schools, and throughout their community.
Our program was designed to be a safe place where young women can come together to share their thoughts and ideas, develop self-confidence, and build leadership skills. Throughout the year, the YSC explored various health and leadership topics including self-esteem, reproductive health, stress management and skill building for youth leaders.
The young women got the opportunity to learn about their health and life options from women leaders and guest speakers; received mentoring and career guidance; and worked as a team to develop the Young Women’s Health & Leadership Summit.