Youth Council

Established in 2023, the NB3 Foundation Youth Council is dedicated to building leadership skills and empowering Native American youth to lead positive, healthy change in their communities. The council gives young leaders the tools and opportunities to promote healthy, mindful lifestyles, while also providing the NB3 Foundation with valuable insight into the issues impacting Native youth in New Mexico. Through leadership development and service-based experiential learning, council members help advance community initiatives that are youth-led and community-informed.

Youth Council in Action!

Youth Council Applications Open

Calling all Native youth ages 14 to 24 living in New Mexico. This is your opportunity to take action, build leadership skills and create positive change in your community. NB3 Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 to 2027 NB3 Foundation Youth Council.

The NB3 Foundation Youth Council brings together young leaders from Native communities across New Mexico who are passionate about improving the health and well being of Native youth. Youth members serve as ambassadors for the NB3 Foundation, provide guidance on youth focused initiatives and lead service projects that support their communities.

Through the youth council, participants gain leadership development opportunities, hands on service experience and connections with peers from across the state. Members also have opportunities to represent the organization at local and national events, including youth leadership conferences and community gatherings.

Apply by April 30, 2026

Questions email Jared Lesansee at jared@nb3f.org or Simone Duran at simone@nb3f.org

Apply!