SPOKES Youth Advisory Board
Want to Join a team of young people who actively participate in Youth Speaks programs, give us feedback, help us imagine, and plan our activities and events throughout the year? Join SPOKES! SPOKES is Youth Speaks youth advisory board! Each year, Bay Area youth join SPOKES to grow as cultural organizers and arts practitioners by using their leadership skills to make the world more just, liberatory, and fun for their communities.
Lilith
Lilith Kelly (she/her) is a Latina transgender poet and Bay Area native, recognized as a semifinalist in the 2024 Teen Poetry Slam. Serving as the president of the CVCHS Slam Poetry Team and an active member of Spokes, Lilith regularly participates in Youth Speaks events. Her work thoughtfully explores themes of the trans experience, romance, and mental health, offering a candid and nuanced perspective through her poetry. Lilith’s favorite subjects are math and psychology, reflecting her curiosity and analytical mindset.
Mei
Mei Chung (she/her) is a 15-year-old poet from San Francisco who joined SPOKES because poetry and spoken word is something that she couldn’t live without. She aims to inspire people with her poetry and help other teens feel heard and understood. Mei is also a singer with the Young Women's Choral Projects of San Francisco. In her spare time, she enjoys playing guitar and hanging out with her two cats. She loves the Youth Speaks and SPOKES community and hopes to make a positive impact in the world with her writing
