Announcing Fahren Johnson as YDEKC’s Thriving Leaders Keynote Speaker on April 9, 2021
by Anne Arias We are thrilled to announce Fahren Johnson, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Expanded Learning at Greentrike in Tacoma, as the keynote speaker for Thriving as a Leader in Changing Times, the first quarterly event in our new Thriving Leaders series! I remember meeting [...]
We’re Hiring: YDEKC Fundraising & Communications Manager
Job Description YDEKC Fundraising and Communications Manager Update April 2021: This position has been filled. Thank you for your interest! OVERVIEW Youth Development Executives of King County (YDEKC) connects, strengthens and amplifies the leaders of youth serving [...]
Join us for a Partnership Quick Connections Series
by Anne Arias One of the many gaps the pandemic has illuminated is just how disconnected many schools are from their nearby community partners who could support a more comprehensive ecosystem of supports for youth and families. The recognition that community partners have been essential supports [...]
Advocacy Works — How To Advocate for Youth in 2021
by René Murry Dear YDEKC Community, We are in a period of deep turmoil and concern. However, I would like to draw you to an article in the Seattle Times, where several of our leaders spoke to our current issues. An idea that rose to the top for me was that 2020 was a year of questions and [...]