YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
LAUREN
Lauren Stewart is a senior at Northville High School where she plays varsity soccer and sings in the choir. Lauren has been volunteering with the Caleb White Project for many years and is responsible for creating a back-to-school clothing store for underprivileged youth. Lauren is passionate about helping others and encouraging her peers to get involved. She believes that every child should start school feeling prepared and empowered to be successful. Lauren has played soccer for 13 years and plays on a travel team when she is not playing for her school. Lauren also enjoys all water sports and spending time with her friends. She hopes to attend Michigan State University or Grand Valley State University next year.
Hannah Parsons is a sophomore at Williamston High School and holds a 4.0 GPA. She is an active member in her school’s programs, some of which include: PALS, Student Government, Mu Alpha Theta and WHS’s Math and Science Academy. She also loves playing volleyball for both Williamston and Attack Volleyball Club. Hannah’s love for meeting new people has grown from her diverse volunteering experiences and she enjoys helping others and building relationships through the Caleb White Project, which she was introduced to through serving at a Game Night at the shelter. Hannah believes in the power of youth leadership and aspires to attend the University of Michigan.
HANNAH
Chloe Parsons is an 8th grader at Williamston Middle School where she is an honor roll student and a recipient of the Williamston Middle School Merit Award. Chloe has always had a love for helping other kids and making a positive impact on others’ lives. She is a part of many different volunteering experiences and participates in both Student Government and PALS (Peer Assisted Learning). She loves volleyball and plays for both Williamston and Attack Volleyball Club
CHLOE
Avery Riker is a junior at Seaholm High School in Bloomfield Hills. Avery enjoys sports, such as softball, volleyball and she also participates in various drama productions. Since she first volunteered with the CWP, Avery has developed an increased desire to become actively involved in all aspects of volunteering and to inspire others in her community to do the same. Avery is very enthusiastic and honored to be part of such an amazing group of young adults wanting to make a positive impact.
AVERY
Luc Landry is a sophomore at Cranbrook Kingswood Preparatory School. Luc is a Senior Royal member of the Huron Valley Penguins swim team and has a first degree black belt in Taekwondo. Luc has been volunteering for the CWP for a number of years and is extremely excited to join the board so he can continue to make a difference in the lives of others. Luc enjoys skateboarding, swimming and snowboarding in his free time. He would love to become a Marine Biologist one day, and learn to surf and dive with sharks.
LUC
Lily Thomas is a junior at Northville High School. She enjoys playing lacrosse, which she has been doing since 3rd grade. After volunteering at Impacting by Backpacking in 2016, Lily's passion for service has grown. She now helps lead several CWP projects while serving on the youth advisory board. Lily looks forward to making a difference in the community and the lives of people everywhere.
LILY
PAST BOARD MEMBERS
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
CALEB WHITE
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
KATY LEWALK
WEST POINT MILITARY ACADEMY
JOEY GUSUMANO
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
ABBY BRIEN
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COLIN STEWART
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
BRENDIN YATOOMA
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
BEN KAMALI
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
NICK CAPATINA
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
GRANT LANDRY
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
DIEGO FARAH
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
