Executive Director
Keith Rawlings
Executive director, Keith Rawlings, is the founder of Youth In Action. This youth organization is currently made up of about fifty middle and high school students who volunteer their time for fund raising and carrying out projects aimed at bettering the community. Under Keith's guidance, the group has carried out such projects as: 125 miles of diapers collected, 16 wishes for Make-A-Wish, and 275,000 hours of community service. Over 650 kids have gone through the program with nine of them earning their Ph.D.'s
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Keith is not only the leader of Youth In Action, he also serves as a role model and friend to all who participate in the group. Within Keith's hectic schedule of spending time with his family, working, and volunteering, Keith always finds time to talk with and listen to all of YIA's youth. Keith's dedication to and love of helping others rubs off on the members, giving them the desire to serve, making volunteering and community service fun for everyone!
President
Ava Hennessy
Ava is a current Junior and attends Cor Jesu Academy. Aside from Youth in Action, she is also a member of the tennis team, an Admissions Ambassador, and a member of various school clubs. Ava has participated in many service events and hopes to make a meaningful impact on the YIA community as President.
Vice President
Bella Braun
Bella is a Junior at Cor Jesu Academy. Aside from Youth in Action, she is involved in NHS, Admissions Ambassadors, soccer, and various clubs. She loves hanging out with her friends and making a difference in our community.
Public Relations Officer
Olivia Braun
Olivia is a senior at Cor Jesu Academy where she is involved in NHS, Admissions Ambassadors, and various clubs. Aside from Youth In Action, she volunteers at her grade schools aftercare every week. Service is a big part of her life and she strives always to help others and make a difference in her community.
Youth Ambassador
Faith Thompson
Faith has been a Youth in Action member for over six years! Her mom and older sister were also active members of the group. Faith is a senior at Pattonville High School, where she plays lacrosse and is part of the Society of Black Students in Healthcare.
