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YOUNG LEADERS FOR CHANGE AT ORANGE TEEN SUMMIT

Nichelle "BrownEyes" Odetayo has been organizing, producing, and leading community events and activities for over 30 years.  As a long time performer on stage, she uses her music talent as well as her voice to promote and inspire.  Engaging young people of the inner city in youth programs and outlets to encourage their success in life gained her the "2001 Daily Points of Light Award" by Former President Bush and the NYC "2002 Silver Apple Award" by Former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani.  She began her journey organizing and performing street outreach, directing hundreds of youth and community members to learning new life performance skills on and off the stage.  Nichelle is now the Director of Activities for Young Leaders For Change. She produces, host, and direct performance activities at Colleges, Public Schools, Group Homes, Businesses, and Community Activities. 

Shakimah White has been producing events, and workshops in the community for over 15 years.  She started as a performer with a dance group in her neighborhood in Queens, NY. After graduating college she realized that dance and the performing arts impacted her life and wanted to give other young people the same opportunity.  She has been volunteering her time with various community organizations and schools around New York City.   Shakimah is the Director of Operations for Young Leaders For Change.  She is dedicated to empowering young people across the nation to get involved in their community.  

Michele Alexander is a  hip hop dancer for the last 25 years.  She has performed on various stages inspiring young people to use performance as a means of expression.  She organizes and directs workshop activities with youth to help them create life experiences. Michele is a powerful force in community organizing where she engages people in outreach and spreading awareness of the importance in being involved.

Vision T. Grate has organized and produced community events for over 25 years.  He has inspired hundreds of youth to participate in talent shows and activities that empower them to create change in their neighborhoods.  Vision was honored with many awards from various NYC organizations.  He now produces showcases and community events in Philadelphia. Today Vision uses his organizing skills on a wider scale as part of Young Leaders For Change.

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