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GIRLS TO THE FRONT
Folk “wisdom” proclaims that girls are sugar, spice, and everything nice. Other stereotypes and outdated notions abound. But some girls aren’t buying those overplayed notions— rather, they are out to change the world.
Nicole Kim and Sriya Srinivasan, are two teen leaders serving one-year terms on the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) for the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. The Commission created the council in 2022 to give the state’s youth an opportunity to become involved in California’s public policy efforts.
“What matters most isn’t perfection, but passion—the willingness to learn, speak up, and show up for others. The Youth Advisory Council gives you the mentorship, resources, and confidence to amplify your voice, and every single perspective is valuable. If you care about your community, you already belong here.”
Nicole Kim, Chair, Youth Advisory Council for the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls.
About the Commission
For nearly 60 years, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls has identified and worked to eliminate inequities in state laws, practices, and conditions that affect California’s women and girls. Established as a state agency with 17 appointed commissioners in 1965, the Commission regularly assesses gender equity in health, safety, employment, education, and equal representation in the military, and the media. The Commission provides leadership through research, policy and program development, education, outreach and collaboration, advocacy, and strategic partnerships.
All references to “women and girls” include gender-expansive individuals, cis women and girls, trans women and girls, nonbinary individuals, gender-nonconforming individuals, genderqueer individuals, and any women or girl identified individuals.
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