You asked the questions, and The Young Americans team answered.

Q: What do you see for The Young Americans and the college during this pandemic and after? (August 2020)

A:  Our immediate priority, after ensuring student safety, is to honor our obligation to our sophomore students while planning for the return of performing arts and educational tours.

Since 1962 our mission has informed the visions of past and current leadership. With the arrival of our new CEO Andy Luna, The Young Americans organization will benefit from the decades of rich experience he brings. Andy has many exciting new plans for The Young Americans and we wholeheartedly support him in implementing his vision. Making change for the betterment of The Young Americans is everyone’s priority and commitment.

Q: What qualifications does one need to become a Board Member?

A:  Love of the organization and support for its Mission.  Experience and valuable insight in one or more impacting areas – arts education, non-profit administration, legal, finance, governance, etc.  Sufficient time resource to support up to two 3-hour meetings per month.  Financial resources to donate at least $1,000 annually and network resources to get at least $2,500 in other donor contributions annually.  Fifty per cent of the board will be previous staff and/or alumni of The Young Americans.

Q: Do the students have the opportunity to work?

A:  There is no prohibition on students working but at present there is no formal employment program for students on campus.

Q: How can the community support the TYA? 

A:  Our donors are a vital part of The Young Americans and with their support, The Young Americans mission continues to spread the power of music, goodwill, and hope around the world. You can find out more about how to donate or volunteer by going to our website: https://www.youngamericans.org/support/

Q: What if I have a gig for The Young Americans?

A: Contact CEO Leif Green (lgreen@youngamericans.org).  He would love to hear from you!