Students Advocating For Students.
LaunchNW’s Youth Council is a diverse and empowered group of Spokane County high school students who identify and propose their own solutions to issues affecting the community. These young leaders shine a light on the challenges important to youth in our community and work together to create — and fund — meaningful solutions.
Meet the 2025 Youth Council
COUNCIL OFFICERS
Nikita Habimana
Shadle Park High School
COUNCIL CHAIR
Kaylee Lemas-Santos
Rogers High School
COUNCIL VICE CHAIR
Marie-Therese Bengehya
Rogers High School
COUNCIL SECRETARY
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Amelia Carrol
Riverside High School
McKenzie Duncan
Shadle Park High School
Erin Frias
Rogers High School
Christopher Heath
Deer Park High School
Hailey Huff
University High School
Cheyenne Irvine
Riverside High School
Remmy Irvine
Riverside High School
Rylee Jun
Shadle Park High School
Adrina Keplinger
University High School
Masame Osborn
Lakeside High School
Elora Smith
West Valley High School
Sindhu Surapeneni
University High School
Kayla Tuttle
Rogers High School
Explore the Community Projects of the 2025 Youth Council
Council members identify and research challenges that impact or are important to Spokane County youth and then create and implement solutions. Click a project below to learn more.
Interested in getting involved?
Youth Council applications are currently closed. Stay tuned for next year’s application!
Project Shine
More info coming soon.
Nikita Habimana
Shadle Park High School
PROJECT LEAD
Hailey Huff
University High School
PROJECT TEAM
Masame Osborn
Lakeside High School
PROJECT TEAM
McKenzie Duncan
Shadle Park High School
PROJECT TEAM
Latino Fire Safety Program
With a $6,000 budget, the program utilizes workshops, interactive activities, and live demonstrations to encourage a fun and hands-on learning environment for all ages. Many immigrants may come from countries where fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and car seats are uncommon or unavailable; therefore, the goal of LFSP is to educate on the usage and importance of these safety devices. In addition to safety education, we hope to build community and overall awareness regarding safety. Partnering with the organization Latinos En Spokane we are able to reach and serve much of the Latino community of Spokane.
Amelia Carrol
Riverside High School
PROJECT LEAD
Remmy Irvine
Riverside High School
PROJECT TEAM
Empowering Independence
More info coming soon.
Elora Smith
West Valley High School
PROJECT LEAD
Sindhu Surapeneni
University High School
PROJECT TEAM
Kayla Tuttle
Rogers High School
PROJECT TEAM
Adrina Keplinger
University High School
PROJECT TEAM
Helping the Crisis of Youth Homelessness
More info coming soon.
Rylee Jun
Shadle Park High School
PROJECT LEAD
Christopher Heath
Deer Park High School
PROJECT TEAM
Cheyenne Irvine
Riverside High School
PROJECT TEAM
Erin Frias
Rogers High School
PROJECT TEAM
Project Rise
More info coming soon.
Kaylee Lemas-Santos
Rogers High School
PROJECT LEAD
Marie-Therese Bengehya
Rogers High School
PROJECT LEAD
