🎉 Celebrating Our Extraordinary Team Achievements!

 

Dear Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy Community,



I am incredibly proud to bring you a collective celebration of phenomenal accomplishments by our exceptional team and esteemed community partners. It’s moments like these that remind us of our mission and the impact we’re making together!

Achievements to Celebrate!!!

 
 

Edwina Thomas — 2025 Citizens of Achievement Award

We’re thrilled to celebrate Edwina Thomas, selected by the League of Women Voters San Bernardino Area as a 2025 Citizens of Achievement Award honoree for extraordinary service to our community and civic engagement.


Event Details:

Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025 | Program 1:00–3:00 PM (Registration/Reception begins 12:30 PM)

Venue: Sterling Natural Resource Center, 25318 5th St., Highland, CA 92346

Shakoya Henderson

Employee of the Month for September 2025



Applause for Shakoya Henderson, recognized as Young Visionaries Employee of the Month! Shakoya’s leadership, reliability, and heart for youth embody our mission every single day. Thank you for setting the standard and moving our work forward with excellence.

Congratulations, Israel Fuentes — CALSA Impact Award Nominee

On behalf of the Inland Empire Chapter of the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA), we extend our sincere congratulations on your nomination for the CALSA Impact Award.

While this year’s recipients have been selected, your nomination is a powerful recognition—one that speaks volumes about your leadership, dedication to equity, and your impact on students and the community. Your courage, advocacy, vision, and commitment to uplifting others reflect CALSA’s highest values.

Celebrate with us:

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 5:30–9:00 PM

Location: University of La Verne

Congratulations to Our Violence Intervention & Prevention Staff — UPI Certification Graduates

We’re proud of our Violence Intervention & Prevention team members for successfully completing the UPI certification training. Your commitment to professional excellence directly strengthens safety and healing in our neighborhoods.

Each recognition speaks volumes about our collective spirit and mission:



Exemplifies dedication and mentorship excellence


Embodies leadership in youth advocacy and service


Extends our values globally through peacebuilding


Strengthens ties with leaders advancing justice and equity


These accolades showcase how YVYLA’s influence spans local, regional, and global spheres enriching our internal culture while forging powerful external connections

A Heartfelt Call to Action


Join me in extending heartfelt congratulations to Shakoya, Edwina and Isreal! Their achievements are not only personal triumphs but reflect the broader values that bind us as an organization.


Let’s share in this moment through kind gestures, praise, and perhaps upcoming celebrations that reinforce our culture of recognition and unity.



Warmly,

Young Visionaries Team

Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy

Contact: (909) 723-1695 | yvyla-ie.org

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