History
The Youth Leadership Institute opened its doors in Marin County in 1991 with the goal of fostering authentic youth involvement in social change. Over the last ten years, The Institute's community based programs have engaged young people in increasing healthy food access, decreasing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, and creating opportunities for youth civic engagement, advocacy, and philanthropy.
Specialties
The Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) partners with youth to identify and address the most important social justice issues in our communities. Youth belong at the decision-making table -- they have invaluable insights and fresh solutions to our most pressing problems -- and YLI helps to put them there.