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Aliso Viejo, California

Aliso Viejo Youth Council

Empowering Youth & Shaping Community Leaders

About Us

Here at the Aliso Viejo Youth Council, we are passionate about empowering the youth of our community to make a difference. Our council, consisting of 16 members, was newly founded in 2023 to prioritize increasing youth awareness and involvement in local government, as well as modern issues that our city is facing. Our team is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can learn and grow, and where young voices can be heard.

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What we do

  • Volunteering

    Our Work

    Igniting Youth Contribution & Empowerment

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  • Writing

    Articles

    Our articles are grouped into three series.

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A council member in a black blazer speaks into a microphone from a wooden lectern bearing the Soka University seal, lit against a deep blue stage backdrop

Featured event

Human Trafficking Awareness Forum

June 13, 2024

On June 13th, 2024, from 5:45 PM to 7:30 PM, the Aliso Viejo Youth Council hosted a compelling Human Trafficking Awareness Forum at the Black Box Theater, located at Soka University.

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Latest meetings

2024-2025 term

Guest speaker:
Alison Edwards

The Aliso Viejo Youth Council was honored to host Alison Edwards, CEO of OC Human Relations, for an insightful discussion on leadership, bridging communities, and fostering meaningful dialogue. She shared valuable perspectives on creating inclusive spaces and driving positive change, which deeply resonated with our members. Many attendees expressed how much they learned and how they plan to apply her lessons in their own leadership roles. We are grateful for her time and inspiring words, and we look forward to continuing the conversation on civic engagement!

2024-2025 term

Location:
Soka University
Guest speaker:
Jayne Herring

President and CEO of the Orange County World Affairs Council, Jayne Herring, joined our meeting at Soka University, sharing her incredible experiences that led her to the forefront of international relations in the community. She discussed her professional and educational background and highlighted the many impactful events organized by the World Affairs Council. Members had the opportunity to learn from her unique experiences, including her time studying abroad in Japan.

2024-2025 term

Guest speaker:
Margaret Moodian

This meeting featured Margaret Moodian who shared the experiences that led her to advocacy and the importance of initiatives that unite people. The council also discussed the nonprofits she is involved in like Together We Rise.

Latest articles

  • Map of North Africa, the Middle East and South Asia titled "Countries affected by executive order", with Libya, Sudan, Somalia, Yemen, Syria, Iraq and Iran shaded orange

    President Trump's Executive Orders

    Executive Order #13769

    Catherine Lacanienta · May 2025

    Just days after his inauguration–on January 20, 2017– President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 13769, officially named “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.”

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  • President Donald Trump signing a document at a desk in the Oval Office while officials stand behind him

    President Trump's Executive Orders

    Executive Order #13771

    Shiley Moeinzadeh · May 2025

    In one of his first significant acts as President, Donald Trump signed Executive Order 13771, titled “Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs,” on January 30, 2017.

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  • Eight national flags lined up on a dark stage: China, France, Germany, the European Union, Iran, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States

    President Trump's Executive Orders

    Executive Order #13846

    Alexia Kim · May 2025

    Executive order 13846 titled “Reimposing Certain Sanctions With Respect to Iran” was issued on August 6, 2018 by President Donald Trump.

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