The leaders of tomorrow are leading today
Colorado students that go further.
You’re here to do more than make a difference.
You’re here to be the difference. Be the change maker. Your passion, your principles, your desire to be there and guide others. You will have the power to use your voice and actions to help others believe in themselves. Simply because you first came here to believe in yourself.
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Lily’s Story – CYL Saw Potential I Didn’t Even Know I Had
“Before CYL, I was unsure of what to do and doubted I could make a change on the big issues that I saw. I was even ashamed of how I showed up in the world; energetic and outspoken, I questioned if people were intimidated by me or saw me as unprofessional.” In high...
Naima’s Story: I know the type of leader I am
While I have only been a member of CYL less than a year, the impact it had on me was undeniable. I first joined CYL as a participant in the Think Like a Genius challenge last summer, as member of the Girls’ Inc team. The funny thing is, I had joined Think Like a...
Bella’s Story: Confidence to Create Positive Change
Hi everyone, my name is Isabella and I am a sophomore at East High School. I first joined CYLs’ changemaker meetings at the start of my freshman year because of my interest in making a positive impact on our community. This year, I took up a leadership position on the...