National Learner Advisory Council

The 2026 National Learner Advisory Council is a diverse group of outstanding young leaders ages 16-24 who share their insights and lived experiences to inform ACT’s programs, research, and outreach.

Participants must be:

  • Between the ages of 16 and 24.
  • Currently enrolled in high school, attending a college or university, or already in the workforce.

Commitment:

  • One orientation meeting.
  • Five 90-minute Council meetings and post meeting surveys.
  • One post-engagement survey/evaluation.
  • Optional opportunities to collaborate with ACT teams for additional experiences.
Niya Kaisare
Niya Kaisare
State: Tennessee
High School
Gabriel Hurtado
Gabriel Hurtado
State: New Jersey
High School
Cardier-Princeton Borromeo
Cardier-Princeton Borromeo
State: North Carolina
High School
Adrian Campo
Adrian Campo
State: Florida
High School
Laila Coleman
Laila Coleman
State: Alabama
High School
Rachael Erickson
Rachael Erickson
State: Tennessee
High School
Yamilet Garcia
Yamilet Garcia
State: Texas
High School
Cassandra Heard
Cassandra Heard
State: Illinois
High School
Alexander Hernandez
Alexander Hernandez
State: Florida
High School
Alida Karsten
Alida Karsten
State: Ohio
High School
Olivia Johnson
Olivia Johnson
State: Louisiana
College
Azaria Billingsley
Azaria Billingsley
State: Alabama
College
Jokerra Boyd
Jokerra Boyd
State: Florida
College
Chanel Brown
Chanel Brown
State: Tennessee
College
Ayman Bustillos
Ayman Bustillos
State: Maryland
College
Genesis Chattin
Genesis Chattin
State: West Virginia
College
Sophie Haggard
Sophie Haggard
State: Tennessee
College
Tomas (TJ) Hill
Tomas (TJ) Hill
State: Missouri
College
Novirah Lone
Novirah Lone
State: Michigan
Workforce
Maya Haroun
Maya Haroun
State: Tennessee
Workforce

From Our Last Meeting

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