Angela Calderon Pio, Chair

Hi, my name is Angela and I’m the founder and chair of the Escondido City Youth Council! The formation of ECYC began at the end of my sophomore year when I pitched the concept to the former mayor who supported the idea. Then, I got Michelle onboard and we began to bring the council to life. I thought it was imperative that the youth of Escondido had somewhere to voice their opinions and be heard. Ultimately, I hope that ECYC can be a safe space for the youth of Escondido, as well as give people our age a chance to understand and recognize the importance of local government.

Michelle Cortes, Vice-Chair

I currently am the co-chair of the council and work very closely with the chair, I aid the chair in accomplishing tasks that they may need help with and also I currently create 
agendas and other small projects that benefit the council such as this video. What I am the most excited to see is hopefully the youth being more involved within local government and also within the city, I really want to see the youth of Escondido bringing in their input to better Escondido not only for themselves but everyone within the community.

Derek Lam, Commissioner

Hello! My name is Derek Lam and I will be an upcoming Junior at San Pasqual High School. Abby and I both are in charge of our Nominating Subcommittee which focuses on searching for highly qualified candidates for this council. I am proud to say that this Youth Council is in the hands of these amazing youth who are willing to bring change to Escondido. What made me want to be doing this in the first place is my passion for government and politics, and seeing youth becoming more engaged with their communities. I strive to leave a meaningful impact on Escondido and I hope that this influences others to do the same.

Dario Miller, Commissioner

My name is Dario, I am a commissioner of the ECYC and going to the 11th grade attending San Pasqual High school. A goal I hope to accomplish here is to help make a good impact in Escondido. I would also like to see this group inspire other youth to help make Escondido better. I joined the ECYC to make a good impact in Escondido.

Abigail Rojas Radilla, Commissioner

My name is Abby Rojas and I'm a rising senior at Orange Glen High School. I am also a part of the nomination subcommittee alongside Derek, and I run the social media.
I am so happy and honored to be a part of Escondido City Youth Council especially representing my community of Orange Glen. My hope for the youth council is that we get to have more youth involved in their communities and in politics.

Not pictured: Eunice Mendoza, Comissioner

Hello, my name is Eunice Leanne Mendoza and I will be a Sophomore this coming school year at Escondido Charter High school. I am so excited to be part of Escondido's youth city council. I am most excited to our youth becoming more involved in our wonderful community that we have in Escondido. We have so many different events and meetings that I am so excited to be part of. Having a voice in local government is so important, and I am so beyond grateful to represent my school in Escondido.