Three District 88 students participate in Youth Ambassadors Program with State Rep. Norma Hernandez

This school year, three District 88 students are participating in the Youth Ambassadors Program (YAP) with State Rep. Norma Hernandez. They are sophomore Rubi Garcia Calleja and junior Alina Iqbal from Willowbrook and freshman Mitzy Castro from Addison Trail.

YAP members engage in local government through participating in library, school and municipal meetings. They also attend monthly meetings with their YAP cohort. 

As YAP members, Garcia Calleja, Iqbal and Castro have the opportunity to hear presentations from elected officials and community leaders, experience immersive shadowing opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of local government operations, and collaborate on real-world projects addressing local issues. Members will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program, which runs through June 15.

For questions or more information about YAP, e-mail district@repnormahernandez.com or call 708-365-8498.