Arjahnay Bouie (she/her) is 24 years old; and a conquerer of human trafficking and youth homelessness, which she experienced multiple times between the ages of 18 and 22. Arjahnay joined the YVAC because it is important to her that young people with lived experience have a voice in decisions that impact their lives. To provide the voiceless a voice. “I am passionate about advocating for housing stability, informing youth about the importance of becoming mentally, physically, and financially stable, trauma-informed support, and creating REAL change for youth and families facing homelessness.”

Ashley Dauphin (she/her) comes from a Haitian background from the Fort Lauderdale / Broward area where she spent majority of her years until moving to Little Haiti in Miami. Ashley joined YVAC because she has always been passionate about serving those facing homelessness and adversity. Ashley believes that her calling on this earth is to do just that, and that is why YVAC's mission is important to her. “I hope that throughout my time at YVAC, I am able to truly reach out to our community and impact their lives in a positive way.”

Ava Bonny (she/her) currently serves an Academic Advisor at Florida International University and graduated with her Masters in Human Resources Management. Ava joined YVAC because her passion is to contribute to solving housing injustice. Miami Homes for All's commitment to providing resources to the homeless population in South Florida and advocating for policy changes to proactively prevent homelessness is what drew Ava to this position. “I hope that my impact working with MHFA as a YVAC fellow can have a profound positive impact on homelessness population in SoFlo!“

Marcile Johnson (she/her) was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She currently attends Miami Dade College, where she is majoring in nursing. Marci joined the YVAC team because she understands firsthand what it is like to be a homeless youth, and she is passionate about preventing others from experiencing those same hardships. “I am proud to represent the LGBTQ+ community, as representation truly matters.”

Zeta Gil (she/her) is 18 years old, and is a disability advocate and nonprofit founder. Zeta joined YVAC because she has a deep passion for advocacy and a strong drive to uplift and empower other youth, especially disabled youth whose voices are often overlooked. YVAC gives her the opportunity to share lived experience, build collective power, and work alongside other young leaders to push for meaningful, systems-level change. “Since 2020, I have fostered over 300 kittens and puppies, providing care for animals with a wide range of medical and behavioral needs. In 2024, I founded Kitty Puppy Alliance, a nonprofit focused on supporting low-income families with pets by providing resources that help prevent unnecessary surrender and housing-related displacement.”

Biandie Trente Et Un (he/him) was born in Boston to a Haitian family. As a recent graduate from the University of Miami, he has grown a deep appreciation for the Miami-Dade community. He currently works an Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist at the Department of Children and Families. Biandie joined YVAC to give back to the village that poured into him during a time of need.