Youth Forum & Expo: Food, Farming and Active Living

This guest post was sent to us by one of our youth planners extraordinaire, Fernando Acosta:

Out of my seventeen years in this world, I would have never thought of being a part of a youth planning team for a city event. I was always a school planner, president of my student government, planning for a party or fundraiser. But never planning for a city event. Gosh can’t wait to be a part of a state event or national event.

It was a honor being a part of this mission, knowing that there will be ups and downs but at the end of the day being proud of yourself, like I was. The turnout was amazing, so were the youth that were willing to be a part – knowing that it will take a whole day, showing up early and being there for the very end. My job being an expo ambassador was so enjoyable, making sure that the youth knew where they were going and working with them to check out what was the best workshop or table for them.

Hillary, Sarah, Elsa, Ryan and the planning team thank you so much for this honor of making this event, and the turn out being so successful. This event for sure was worth every minute of it; I can’t wait to be a part of a another city or state or national event.

–Fernando