Youth Advisory Council
The Youth Advisory Council offers students in grades 9 through 12 an opportunity to learn about local government, engage directly with community leaders, and advocate for issues important to young people in Lafayette Parish. Through monthly meetings, community service, and leadership development activities, members gain valuable insight into the civic process while helping shape the future of their community.
The Youth Advisory Council is an opportunity for high school students to learn about local government. Students must formally apply for participation and are appointed by the Mayor-President. Members meet monthly, speak with government leaders, serve the community, and advocate for issues that are important to youth in Lafayette Parish.
Applications for 2026-2027 Mayor-President's Youth Advisory Council
Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet invites high school students across Lafayette Parish to apply for the 2026-2027 Mayor-President’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC). Applications now closed until spring 2027.
2026-2027 Youth Advisory Council Members:
- Marleigh Auzanne, Early College Academy
- Kaylee Borel, Carencro High School
- Laila Brigham, Northside High School
- Jordyn Cearley, Lafayette High School
- Jaden Cormier, Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy High School
- Aarav Das, Lafayette High School
- Sonith Dasari, Lafayette High School
- Tatum Doucet, Lafayette Renaissance Charter High School
- Audrey Douglas, Lafayette High School
- Jasmyn Drexler, Early College Academy
- Joi Drexler, Early College Academy
- Payton Angelic Glaude, David Thibodeaux STEM High School
- Eesha Gottumukkala, Lafayette High School
- Skylar Haley, Lafayette High School
- Kayden Jenkins, Northside High School
- Taliaferro Jordan, Lafayette High School
- Lane Landry, David Thibodeaux STEM High School
- Jayden Lee, Southside High School
- Casson Lejeune, Early College Academy
- Alex Mai, Lafayette High School
- Amelie Maraist, Lafayette High School
- Marlen Morra, Early College Academy
- Sofia Oertel, Episcopal School of Acadiana
- Shrey Patel, Lafayette High School
- Fatima Quenum, Early College Academy
- Udaya Yazhini Arunbhaskar Rajadevi, Lafayette High School
- Venkatesh Rayapaneni, Lafayette High School
- Kelsey Rhone, Lafayette High School
- Mia Roman, Lafayette High School
- Emily Snow, St. Thomas More High School
- Eleanor Thompson, Lafayette High School
- Adam Trappey, David Thibodeaux STEM High School
- Daevion Williams, Northside High School
