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 2026 Youth Council
COUNCIL OFFICERS
Jenny Tran
Rogers High School
COUNCIL CHAIR
Crosby Harris
Mt. Spokane High School
COUNCIL VICE CHAIR
Isla Hansen
Spokane International Academy
COUNCIL SECRETARY
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Ella Almon
Spokane Classical Christian School
Paige Auton
Mead High School
Abe Besser
Mt. Spokane High School
Greta Brown
Spokane International Academy
Lucie Isadora Dhaliwal-Grizzell
Spokane International Academy
Noah Hiatt
Spokane International Academy
Else Hjorten
University High School
Kai Kuehl
Rogers High School
Gabriel Linares
Spokane International Academy
Scarlett Marion
Mead High School
Jenny Ngo
Rogers High School
Natalie Nhi Ha
Rogers High School
Elliot O’Halloran
Shadle Park High School
Georgia Schwalbe
Mead High School
Annabelle Toun
Lakeside High School
Olivia Ann Zeller
Lakeside High School
Interested in getting involved?
Youth Council applications are currently closed. Stay tuned for next year’s application!
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.
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
