Meet our 2026-27 YES! student leaders!

YES! 2025-2026 Co-Chair

I say YES! to YES! because... I am passionate about protecting the environment and yearn to share that passion with other like-minded students in the hope of saving our planet

Co-Chair, 

Workshops Committee

I say yes for YES! because I want to raise awareness for environmental issues! 

Co-Chair, 

Communications Committee

I say yes for YES! because I am able to work with other students to raise awareness about and educate others on the environment and what we can do to take action and create change in our community and the world.

Co-Chair, 

Communications Committee

I say YES! for YES! because I believe youth advocacy is one of our greatest assets in raising awareness for environmental change. 

Co-Chair,

Plenary Committee

I say YES! for YES! because... of my passion for the environment and awareness and the opportunity to meet a lot of new people! 

Co-Chair,

Keynotes Committee

I say YES! for YES! because... protecting the environment is so important, and there are many ways that we can improve it's conditions if given the opportunity. 

Co-Chair, 

Logistics / Fundraising Committee

I say YES! for YES! because...our generation is key to building a better future for the environment!

Co-Chair,

Logistics Committee

I say YES! to YES! because... I look forward to bringing awareness to problems in the environment, as well as working with people in my community who share the same interests as me! 

I say YES! for YES! because I want to help protect our environment and am excited to collaborate with students who want to create positive change.

I say YES! for YES! because I want to help out and do more for Delaware and to keep the environment clean.

I say YES! for YES! because I want to advocate for environmental sustainability, and I am excited to be a part of a community of young people all striving for a better, greener world.

I say YES! for YES! because change is achievable with community effort.

I say YES! for YES! Our Earth is our most valuable resource, and it is our responsibility to take care of it! YES! allows us, students and leaders across Delaware, to work together to make real change, so we can enjoy fresh air, clean environments, and enjoyable climate!  

I say YES! for YES! because joining this community will allow me to collaborate with other students who are just as passionate about protecting our Earth!

My passion is protecting our planet and helping create a more sustainable future by addressing climate change. I believe real change starts with education and small actions in our own communities, so I strive to spread awareness and inspire the people around me to make a difference whenever and wherever possible.

all my life i have been connected to nature. I love hiking, gardening, and just generally being outdoors. I am so grateful for the privilege to be apart of the YES! team because it has given me the ability to spread awareness about ways to conserve and protect our environment. To me, this is important so we can continue to appreciate and enjoy the beauty of our earth!

I’m passionate about clean energy and want to advocate for our environment by working with other students to create real change in our communities!

I want to be able to show my passion for the environment and be around people with the same ideals. 

today, the world is moving in a direction where growth comes at the expense of the environment. As the next generation of adults, it is crucial for us to take charge, protect, and nurture nature so that we can live in a fresh and green world.

I say yes to YES! because..... I want to put myself in a setting with other young people that want to take a stand in fixing the environment and making the world a better place. I want to learn from others, share my ideas, and work together to make a positive impact in the world!

I think it’s crucial that we help maintain and protect the environment.

I want to be part of a community who cares about the environment and look forward to collaborating with other like-minded students for a good cause!

What we retrospectively view as simple things--like trees of our nature--are predicted to become rare. As someone who indulges in outdoor leisure, it is vital to safeguard our environment against this future.

I believe young people have the power to make a real difference in the world around us. Hi! I’m Yuvika Sharma, a student at Newark Charter, and I joined YES Delaware because I care about protecting our environment and creating a healthier, more sustainable future. I’m excited to learn, take action, and be part of a community of young people working together to make a difference.

I say YES! for YES! because...I am interested in collaborating with others in order to spread awareness about our environmental footprint and ways we could possibly make small changes in our own lifestyles in order to have a lasting impact on our ecosystem!

I say YES! for YES! because...action starts small. It is 2 hours at the local park, cleaning up invasive plants, or initiating change at school. Though small, each action moves us closer and closer to the final goal. For me, YES is a great opportunity to do so.

I say YES! for YES! because... I am able to join voices with other passionate high school students and serve as a part in the planning process of such an important event for our environmental community. Together we are stronger, and YES! provides a great opportunity to step in and make a difference. 

I say YES! for YES! because...I look forward to bringing awareness to problems in the environment, as well as working with people in my community who share the same interest as me!

I say yes for YES! because…. I want to help in creating a safer and healthier environment for our community. In addition, I enjoy having the ability to work  with other student leaders that have similar goals in mind and who carry the same passion towards the environment as I do. 

I say YES! for YES! because... many of my favorite activities like hiking and camping take place outdoors. It’s important to maintain the environment for future generations to exist in and provide the best living situation for everyone. 

I say YES! for YES! because... I am able to collaborate with other student leaders who are also passionate about increasing environmental awareness as much as me! 

I say YES! for YES! because... I am passionate about environmental advocacy and believe that we, as the next generation, can truly make a difference! Additionally, I am excited to work alongside like-minded individuals who care just as much about protecting our ecosystems. 

I say YES to YES because... I am passionate about environmental architecture.

I say YES to YES because... YES! I care deeply about the environment around us, and am passionate about making change in order to create a healthier world! I love the opportunities that YES! gives each student, and always look forward to the annual summit! It is a great way to meet new people who also want to make a change.

I say YES! for YES! I see a need in the change of action in environmental health and I want to take action to be part of the change.

I grew up caring for the environment and I love that YES! allows me to make a difference at a higher level with the help of others that share the same passion

After taking APES, it really opened my eyes into how important our environment is, and how we need to take better care of it.

I am passionate about climate change awareness. I want to connect with like-minded peers about our environment and the issues that it faces. 

when the community thrives, i thrive. Theres no individual stronger than the collective

I say YES! for YES! because... 

We should positively make the most of our home, Earth!

I say YES! for YES! because... 

I care about inclusion of others and most importantly the environment. Being apart of a community that is currently changing the world to make the environment better than before is amazing. We are the generation that is going to be advocating for the future, and it should start now.

I say YES! for YES! because... 

I am excited to be able to make a positive impact and work with others who are dedicated to creating a meaningful change!

I say YES! for YES! because... 

I love the environment and want to be a part of such an amazing team on YES that is very passionate about bettering the planet as well! I want to make an amazing impact and be apart of saving the environment!  

I say YES! for YES! because... 

I am excited to work with other student leader that have the same goals for environmental sustainability that I do! 

I say YES! for YES! because... 

joining this community will allow me to collaborate with other students who are just as passionate as I am about protecting our Earth!

I say YES! for YES! because... 

I am passionate about our environment and advocating for a greener future.  I’m excited to work with other students help raise awareness and protect our planet.