We are Philanthropists!
Through Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP), high school students from across DeKalb County learn how to give back to their community through leadership, volunteerism, and grantmaking. Along the way, members build leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills while learning about local needs and nonprofits. Each year, members award more than $15,000 in grants to support youth-focused programs and projects through local nonprofits.
YEP Leadership Opportunities
As a youth-led program, YEP depends on members to step up and lead. Leadership opportunities include serving as a grant leader, subcommittee leader, or member of the Executive Committee.
Members interested in leadership roles are encouraged to select the “leadership opportunities” option on the membership application. YEP values youth leadership and is committed to providing meaningful opportunities for members to grow, lead, and make an impact in their community.
2026-27 YEP Executive Committee
Jared Lanting
Noah Murcia
Anna Timmerman
Blake Bright
Olivia Hall
Brynn Butler
2026-27 Adult Advisors
Kyle White
YEP Manager
Jason Goode
YEP Board Advisor
Brenda Jergens
YEP Board Advisor, Fundraising Committee
Mohammed Labadi
YEP Board Advisor
Emma Keicher
YEP Community Advisor
