Young Leaders Board
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The Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana Young Leaders Board (“YLB”) is a group of young professionals in the Greater Houston area between the ages of 22 and 40. Our YLB members are dedicated to supporting, promoting, and expanding the mission of Make-A-Wish. In the future, YLB aspires to expand to mirror the expansive reach of the chapter across 47 counties in the Texas Gulf Coast and all 64 parishes in Louisiana.
The YLB enjoys personal and professional development opportunities through our connection with Make-A-Wish. While distinguishing themselves in their true dedication to the Make-A-Wish mission, our members’ involvement during our early growth provides opportunities to hold positions on the YLB Leadership Team, offer input on strategic areas, drive membership growth, and engage with the community. The YLB is made up of individuals who strive to make a difference and take initiative to carry out the mission of Make-A-Wish.
In addition to helping grant the life-changing wishes of children with critical illnesses, YLB members have opportunities to interact with the Make-A-Wish Board of Directors and serve on select board committees. Our social and networking opportunities include the annual World Wish Day reception hosted by the Make-A-Wish Board of Directors, as well as YLB events in which board members have graciously attended and warmly supported the YLB.
In just three years, the YLB has raised nearly $80,000 on behalf of Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana and fully sponsored granting four wishes as of April 2023. We have fun together while creating fundraising and promotional events to support the Make-A-Wish mission.
The YLB is actively recruiting passionate, caring leaders as new members! Interested in transforming a local child's life through the power of a wish?
Please reach out to [email protected].
2023-2024 Officers
2023-24 Officers
Chandler Williams
President
Katie Day
Ali Dhanji
VP of Finance
Jordan Jupe
VP of Operations
Helen Moninghoff
VP of Membership
Gabrielle Ruffeno
VP of Communications
Sydney Wright
VP of Internal Affairs
2023-24 Members
Emma Bennett
Nate Church
Sarah Dyer
Alexandra Garza
Melissa Hernandez
Kim Janca
Claire Jeffers
Paulina Jones
Brianna Lang
Katie Melton
Alexandra Palmer
Taylor Price
Danielle Ruffeno
Samantha Russell
Courtney Saenz
Robin Spidell
Maddie Varga
Laney Whitney
Jennifer Rayburn
YLB Intergenerational Committee Chair
Thomas Sellers
Board Liaison and YLB Advisor
Mandy S. Williams
YLB Advisor
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