The Gwinnett Youth Commission’s 2025–2026 class recently concluded its summer training sessions, where students explored the impact of local organizations, including the Atlanta Community Food Bank, and toured notable spaces like the new Hooper-Renwick Themed Library.

On Wednesday, July 23, the 2025–2026 cohort was officially inducted as Gwinnett Youth Commissioners during a special graduation ceremony at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse that recognized each student’s dedication to civic engagement, leadership, and community service.

2025–2026 Gwinnett Youth Commissioners

Aaron Oh

Alberta Asamoah

Alyson Sanchez-Farez

Amari Wilson

Anna W. Rodriguez

Anwar Mohamed

Archi Siddhapura

Betanya Ermias

Briana Codrescu

Caroline Fierro-Chavez

Edison Bui

Eli Ott

Emily Philaphet

Emma McDonald

Ezra Daniel Ohayagha

Faaria Rehan

Ileana Palacio

Johana Caracoza-Perez

Julissa Lopez-Sobalvarro

Katherine Cook

Kemma Ghebru

Kyla DeCambre

Londyn Sheppard

Louise Lee

Mahalia Saavedra

Maxim Sokolyan

Nehemiah H. Hamilton

Olivia Goalen

Sharon Tharayil

Tazmeen Mohamed

Award Recipients

GYCer of the Year: Nehemiah H. Hamilton

Volunteer of the Year: Amari Wilson

Youth Board of Commissioners

Chair: Caroline Fierro-Chavez

Vice-Chair: Ileana Palacio

Secretary: Julissa Lopez-Sobalvarro

Public Relations Chair: Briana Codrescu

Special Projects Chair: Johana Caracoza-Perez

Service Chair: Betanya Ermias

Youth Advisors

Ayanfeoluwa Anjoorin

Josiah Longmatey

Omer Shouhardo

Elizabeth Asamoah

Ronald Skeete

Tishe Deju

Jacob Ukoli

Congratulations to this outstanding group of young leaders. Their hard work and commitment are helping build a stronger, more connected Gwinnett.

To learn more about this program, visit our Gwinnett Youth Commission page.