By Bob Katzen

Gov. Healey hosted the first-ever Annual Youth Advisory Council Summit to engage young leaders on key priority issues.
The council consists of 60 young people who advise the Healey administration on critical issues impacting Massachusetts, such as civic engagement, education, climate, housing, mental health and youth violence. All members are appointed for a two-year term.

Supporters note that the council, which in total has members who speak 14 different languages, has geographic, racial and gender diversity and includes members of the LGBTQ+ community.

“Since swearing the council in, these young people have been hard at work,” said Gov. Healey. “They’ve shown incredible leadership, and they’ve made it a priority to engage with each other about the issues that matter most to them. Each of them recognizes that the decisions we make today will have a significant impact on their futures, and our administration is committed to working with them to address their concerns. While we work to ensure Massachusetts remains a state they can grow and thrive in, we’re excited to welcome these young people to the Statehouse and open the door to conversations about their futures.”