Details:
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9 am - 12 pm
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83167752337Everyone (student or adult) is welcome!
Featured Speakers:
David Canepa: President, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
Dr. Sophie Cole: Mayor, Hillsborough
Erica Manuel: CEO, Institute for Local Government (ILG)
Jackie Speier: Former U.S. Congresswoman & San Mateo County Supervisor
CAYC 2025 FALL YOUTH SUMMIT: From Ideas to Impact!
AGENDA
9:00 am - 9:05 am: Welcome
9:05 am - 9:20 am: San Mateo County Board of Supervisors President David Canepa
9:20 am - 9:30 am: Hillsborough Mayor Dr. Sophie Cole
9:30 am - 9:50 am: Former U.S. Congresswoman & San Mateo Board of Supervisor Jackie Speier
9:50 am - 10:00 am: Starting and Maintaining a Youth Commission: Insights and Lessons; Q&A
10:00 am - 10:15 am: Erica Manuel, CEO, Institute for Local Government
10:15 am - 10:30 am: Influencing State Policy through Lobbying: Climate Change
10:30 am -10:35 am: Questions/Break
YOUTH-LED WORKSHOPS
10:35 am - 10:50 am: A. “AI as a Tool: Empowering Youth”
B. “Climate & Wildfire: Science, Policy and Resilience”
10:50 am - 11:05 am: A. “AI & Ethics: Innovation with Integrity”
B. “Youth Mental Health: Thriving, Not Just Surviving”
11:05 am - 11:20 am: A. “Civic Engagement: Our Voice, Our Power”
B. Santa Clara Valley Water Youth Commission
11:20 am - 11:35 am: “E-Bikes & Youth: Riding Smart, Staying Safe”
11:35 am - 11:55 am: Open Forum & Youth Commission Idea Exchange
11:55 am - 12:00 pm: Closing