Consejo Asesor Juvenil del Alcalde (MYAC)

Consejo Asesor Juvenil del Alcalde Dave Wood

El Consejo Asesor Juvenil del Alcalde (MYAC) está abierto a estudiantes de secundaria que viven o asisten a la escuela en Mishawaka, Indiana. Los estudiantes son nominados para formar parte del MYAC debido a su excelencia académica, liderazgo y participación comunitaria que exhiben en su escuela y comunidad. El consejo está compuesto por estudiantes de segundo, tercer y cuarto año, quienes sirven por un período de 2 años.

Que esperar

Los estudiantes aprenden sobre el gobierno municipal, las empresas del área y participan en el Departamento de Parques de Mishawaka y otras actividades de la Ciudad de Mishawaka que se llevan a cabo en nuestra comunidad. Los estudiantes participan en un gran proyecto comunitario en octubre y forman comités para completar un Proyecto de Liderazgo al final de cada año escolar.

El Consejo se reúne mensualmente. Además, el MYAC podrá asistir a eventos y actividades relacionadas con sus iniciativas y responsabilidades de forma continua durante todo el año.

Nuestros proyectos

2025 Food Drive

This November, Mishawaka showed the power of giving back.

Students from the Mishawaka Mayor Dave Wood Youth Advisory Council packed and delivered food boxes to local families and veterans—turning a simple food drive into something truly meaningful.

As one student said, “this year’s food drive had the most donations, and we are helping families more than ever before!”

These young leaders didn’t wait for someone else to act—they stepped up. MYAC hand-delivered Thanksgiving boxes to Mishawaka families, veterans, and neighbors who could use a little extra help this season.

That’s the Mishawaka Way: caring, serving, and leading with a heart.

Thank you to every student, parent, donor, and partner who made it happen. We’re proud of you, MYAC!

Step Into Mishawaka’s History with Shoe City

Mayor Wood and the Mishawaka Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) recently celebrated the city’s rich industrial heritage with the unveiling of their latest project, “Shoe City.” Honoring Mishawaka’s legacy as a center for shoe manufacturing—particularly the iconic Red Ball Jet brand—the initiative highlights both the pride in the city’s past and the creativity of today’s youth. The students behind the project raised over $63,000 through generous contributions from local businesses, private donors, and organizations. These funds were then matched by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and the Patronicity Program, bringing the total to more than $98,000. Later this year, residents and visitors can look forward to seeing a series of 4 ft by 6 ft Red Ball Jet-inspired shoes installed around the city. Each installation will feature a QR code sharing the history of Ball Band and its impact on Mishawaka.

parque de bolsillo

El alcalde Wood y MYAC cortaron la cinta de su Proyecto de Liderazgo 2022, el Mishawaka Pocket Park. El Pocket Park, que fue diseñado conceptualmente por MYAC, es un hermoso parque exclusivo en el corazón del centro histórico de Mishawaka.

La planificación del parque de bolsillo comenzó el otoño pasado y fue posible gracias a los esfuerzos de financiación colectiva de los estudiantes. En sólo dos meses, MYAC pudo recaudar más de $50.000 de empresas locales, donantes privados y organizaciones locales. Estas donaciones fueron igualadas por la Autoridad de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario (IHCDA) del Estado de Indiana y el Programa Patronicity, por un total de $100,000.

Sala MYAC

La ciudad de Mishawaka trasladó la ubicación del Ayuntamiento de la antigua escuela Bingham en 600 E. Tercera Calle al antiguo edificio Liberty Mutual en 100 Lincolnway Oeste. Esta gran estructura de ladrillo fue remodelada por la Ciudad para combinar tres ubicaciones municipales anteriores, todo en uno. Los departamentos de la ciudad de Mishawaka, la oficina comercial de servicios públicos de Mishawaka y el departamento de policía de Mishawaka ahora comparten esta misma dirección. Una vez que se hizo el anuncio del nuevo Ayuntamiento, el alcalde Wood desafió al MYAC a crear un espacio dentro del mismo que el MYAC pudiera llamar suyo. Con reuniones para construir sus ideas, el espacio MYAC cobró vida. Aquí es donde el MYAC celebra sus reuniones mensuales.

Parque de los Héroes

Heroes Park, formalmente conocido como Hums Park, está ubicado en el lado sureste de Mishawaka. El MYAC revitalizó este parque y lo diseñó específicamente para adolescentes. Esta importante inversión de $500,000 fue una combinación de fondos de la ciudad, subvenciones de My Community My Vision y Patronicity, y donaciones de patrocinadores locales. Los visitantes del parque pueden experimentar de primera mano las reflexivas aportaciones de los adolescentes, evidentes en características como la carrera de obstáculos extremos Fitcore inspirada en “American Ninja Warrior” y una piscina de pelotas ga-ga. Además, el parque rinde homenaje a las personas locales que han tenido un impacto y contribuciones notables a Mishawaka, fomentando un sentido de orgullo y aprecio por la comunidad. A medida que el parque continúa evolucionando con proyectos de mejora continuos, sigue siendo un símbolo de empoderamiento juvenil y colaboración cívica en Mishawaka.

¡Únase al MYAC para su proyecto final de liderazgo de fin de año!

Nuestros oficiales

Parker Norris. — Norris Parker
Voluntarios de exalumnos de MYAC
Parker Norris es un ex miembro y presidente del Consejo Asesor Juvenil del Alcalde (2016-2018). Como residente de Mishawaka desde hace mucho tiempo, Parker se enorgullece de mantener conexiones con la comunidad local y empoderar a los jóvenes para que sean la mejor versión de sí mismos. Cuando no está ayudando al MYAC, Parker trabaja como camarógrafo en la región de Mishawaka/South Bend.

MYAC Member, Andrew Rimelspach. — Andrés Rimelspach
Presidente
Andrew Rimelspach, known to most as AJ, is a junior at Penn High School where he’s actively involved in rugby, baseball, and several student clubs. Passionate about helping others, AJ is a strong advocate for people feeling happy, confident, and comfortable in their own skin. As a member of the Executive Committee, he’s excited to help lead the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council to new heights. In his free time, AJ enjoys being with friends and family and meeting new people. Looking ahead, he plans to major in civil engineering, with potential minors in government and business.

MYAC Member, Tobias Prince. — Príncipe Tobias
Vicepresidente
Tobias Prince is a senior at Penn High School and an active, creative student involved in drama club, costume design, Science Olympiad, and the Mythological Themes in History Club. He enjoys combining his love for science, history, and the arts through these activities. Tobias is also excited to serve as Vice-President of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council this year, where he looks forward to making a positive impact in his community. In his free time, he enjoys reading, hiking, and sewing, always exploring new ways to express himself and learn more about the world around him.

MYAC Member, Caitlyn Vantine. — Caitlyn Vantine
Secretario
Caitlyn “CJ” Vantine is a senior at Penn High School with a passion for storytelling, civic engagement, and community connection. She plans to pursue a future in journalism and political science. At Penn, CJ is an active member of the Penn News Network, Kingsmen Court (student government), Freshman Mentoring, and the Girls Cross Country team. Outside of school, CJ enjoys spending time in nature and hanging out with her two dogs, Pugsly and Izzy. She is also a dedicated member of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC), where she values the real-world experience and the deeper connection it gives her to her community. CJ is especially excited to step into her new leadership role as Secretary of the MYAC, where she hopes to make a lasting impact.

MYAC Member, Eliza Wright. — Eliza Wright
Tesorero
Eliza Wright is a senior at Penn High School, involved in National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Freshman Mentoring, and Kingsmen Court. She enjoys photography, art, and spending time with her family. This past summer, she completed a two-week apprenticeship at Notre Dame’s Raclin Murphy Art Museum, deepening her passion for art. Eliza also serves as Treasurer of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, where she enjoys learning about local government and collaborating with students from other schools. She plans to major in Psychology and hopes to attend college in a big city.

MYAC Member, Ryan McGuire. — Ryan McGuire
Coordinador de Comunicaciones
Ryan McGuire is a senior at Marian High School and serves as the student body president. He is involved in several extracurriculars, including Latin Club, Quiz Bowl (as captain), and works as a Marian Ambassador. Ryan also plays on the Marian basketball team and juggles two part-time jobs outside of school. In addition, he runs a small business offering lawn care, leaf-raking, and power washing services. During the summer, he enjoys camping, playing club basketball, and going to the beach. Ryan is excited to take on the role of Communications Coordinator for the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council this year.

MYAC Member, Ishita Masetty. — Ishita Masetty
Enlace del alcalde
Ishita Masetty is a senior at Penn High School involved in Science Olympiad, Speech and Debate, the Technology Student Association, and Spell Bowl. A passionate learner, she enjoys reading Jane Austen, spending time with her dog, and diving into new subjects as an avid Wikipedia enthusiast. Ishita aspires to become a chemical engineer and physicist. This year, she looks forward to serving as the Mayor’s Liaison for the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council.

MYAC Member, Mason Hedges standing with Mayor Dave Wood. — Mason Hedges
Intern, Mayor’s Office
Mason Hedges is a senior at the University of Notre Dame where he studies finance, real estate, and theology through the Business Honors Program. A Cincinnati native, Mason has gained hands-on experience through internships in real estate development, construction, and wealth management. He’s excited to contribute to the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council and to learn from Mayor Wood about the responsibilities and vision required to lead the city of Mishawaka.

Nuestro consejo actual

El consejo actual está compuesto por estudiantes de Mishawaka High School, Penn High School y Marian High School.

Domenic Buysse
Allison Callan
Anderson Cannon
Brock Foster
Benjamin Galiher
Matthew Geise
Connor Geoghegan
Leah sin grado
Stephen Haughee
Esther Kamau
Maximus LaFleur
Juan Loesch
Charles Madden
Millie Mammolenti
Ishita Masetty
Ryan McGuire
Joseph McQueary
Brynn Micinski
Isabella Persyn
Príncipe Tobias
Andrés Rimelspach
Kenadie Rodman
Marcelino Rodriguez
Dakoda Shannon
Grant Spadafore
Noah Sullivan
Reid Sutherland
Caitlyn “CJ” Vantine
Ranveer Verma
Annie Verslype
Claire Walczak
Daniel Williams
Eliza Wright