On Tuesday, October 23, 2018 the American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF) celebrated its 25th Anniversary at the EducationCounsel’s offices in Washington, D.C.
The celebration provided an opportunity for many of our long time funders, partners, and supporters to mingle, reminisce, and celebrate with us. During the event, we looked back on 25 years of educating, informing, and engaging thousands of policymakers and our role in assisting them in the implementation of policies that support traditionally underserved youth.
In addition, we were very excited to welcome and hear from the following renowned educational policy experts: Karen Pittman, President and CEO, Forum for Youth Investment, Anthony Carnevale, Director, Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, and Andrew Rotherham, Co-Founder and Partner, Bellwether Education Partners, during a moderated panel discussion entitled Leading Education, Youth, & Workforce Policy into the Future.
Check out the “Celebrating 25 Years” slide show presentation below or head over to our Celebrating 25 Years webpage to learn more about the impact AYPF has made since our inception.
You can also check the gallery below to view some photos from our event!
From L to R: AYPF Board Chair Tony Sarmiento, AYPF Executive Director Betsy Brand, Andrew Rotherham, Karen Pittman, AYPF Deputy Director Dr. Loretta Goodwin, and Anthony Carnevale
Panelist Anthony Carnevale talks with AYPF Board Chair Tony Sarmiento.
Panelist Andrew Rotherham talks with AYPF Executive Director Betsy Brand before the panel discussion.
Karen Pittman talks about After School Matters, a Chicago based organization providing after-school and summer program opportunities for youth.
Anthony Carnevale discusses why a postsecondary education is the most powerful tool for youth.
Andrew Rotherham talks about the importance of schools helping youth develop 21st Century skills.
AYPF Executive Director Betsy Brand is presented with an anniversary gift commemorating her 20 years of leadership.
AYPF Executive Director Betsy Brand gives closing remarks.
25th Anniversary Gallery Walk
25th Anniversary commemorative cookies!
Johan Uvin talks with AYPF Board member Dr. James McKenney
AYPF Board Chair Tony Sarmiento talks with guests.
Guests enjoy the view from the terrace.
From L to R: AYPF Executive Director Betsy Brand, AYPF board members Anthony Shop, Dr. Michelle Gillard, Dr. Lorelle Espinosa, and AYPF Board Chair Tony Sarmiento.
AYPF Executive Director Betsy Brand poses with former AYPF staff.
Current AYPF staff and interns (from L to R): Samaura Stone, Bridget Brown, Maria Duarte, Jessica Kannam, Executive Director Betsy Brand, Jenna Tomasello, Deputy Director Loretta Goodwin, Rebecca Lavinson, Christine Veney, Shannon Shipman, and Leslie Byford
