Youth Advisory Council Member Profiles

Addison

I am in 11th grade, but I am also taking college classes through a local community college. I am involved in clubs at my school like DECA, HOSA, LEOS and NHS! I have been a dancer for 14 years and I have also played golf for about 4 years. I joined YAC because I want to be able to help improve the experiences of patients while they stay at Children’s Minnesota.

Andrew

I am a senior in high school. I enjoy volunteering in my community with students with disabilities, spending time outside, and supporting Minnesota sports teams! I joined YAC to improve the hospital environment for patients and family. I believe that the info we share helps lead decision makers to make more impactful changes.

Dahlia

I am in 7th grade I play volleyball. I joined YAC to make the hospital a better place for all kids and all ages, so you feel comfortable at the hospital.

Ean

I am in 10th grade. I joined YAC to help.

Jackson

I am in 11th grade. Some of my interests are playing hockey, playing tennis, listening to music, and hanging with friends. I joined the Youth Advisory Council to help make other kids’ experience in the hospital more enjoyable.

Julia

I am 17 years old and a sophomore in college at Anoka Ramsey. I am working towards earning my associate’s degree and working my way into health care administration, hopefully at Children’s Minnesota! I am also a figure skater, and my favorite hobbies are reading, arts and crafts, cuddling with my cats, and spending time with my family. I was once a patient at Children’s Minnesota when I was five and my stay and experience had a huge impact on me. I wanted to give back as much as I could, so I started fundraising. When someone contacted me and my family about YAC, I was so excited for such an amazing opportunity to help continue making Children’s Minnesota a better place.

Lexi

I am a sophomore at Edina High School, and outside of school I love to play tennis. Inside of school, I run a civil rights group and write for the school newspaper. Other than having a crippling addiction to Schitt’s Creek, I still believe Barbie Life in the Dream house was monumental to everyone. This is my first year on YAC and I joined to improve the lives of patients.

Lyla

I’m in 9th grade, and I love to read and write. I’m in choir, theater, speech and debate at Prior Lake High School. I play soccer with Macalester Women’s soccer. Lori in the clinic told me I would be a great fit for YAC and I enjoy the purpose.

Maddie

I am in 12th grade. I do competitive gymnastics. I am in my school orchestra. I play violin and guitar. I also am in NHS. I joined YAC because I wanted to make the hospital a better place for all kids.

Matthew

I am a junior in high school. I enjoy playing tennis and basketball. I joined the Youth Advisory Council to help people and make a difference.

Murray

Noah

I like bowling, video games, piano, Boy Scouts, Bible camp, and animals that I’m not allergic to. I joined YAC because I wanted to improve hospital visits for siblings of patients. My older brother is a patient that goes to Children’s Minnesota. I am in 10th grade.

Olympia

I’m in 11th grade and play volleyball and basketball. I’ve been on YAC for 7 years, and love helping to create a better environment at Children’s Minnesota.

Rhea

I’m a currently a sophomore at The Blake School. I’m on the school swim team and outside of school I love to paint and hang out with my friends. I joined YAC to help make the experience better for other patients.

Westen

I am in the 7th grade and like drawing, football and hockey. I joined YAC because I wanted to make the time spent at Children’s Minnesota better for kids.