What is the Youth Advisory Council?
The YAC is a structured opportunity for high school students to serve in a leadership capacity within KHK, lending youth voice and perspective to our organization.
What do members of the YAC do?
The YAC meets on a regular basis (at least twice a month) to plan upcoming projects and quarterly ambassador meetings. Members of the YAC represent KHK at public relations events and demonstrate initiative, responsibility, and commitment to the core values of KHK.
Who is on the YAC?
Ellie Donohue, Age 17
Senior, Westhill High School
Hello, my name is Ellie Donohue, I have been with Kids Helping Kids for about 8 years now. My favorite project is probably the Pumpkin Bread Bake because we get to be apart of almost every step of the process, from packaging the individual loafs of bread to selling it around Stamford and in other surrounding towns. Being with Kids Helping Kids has given me the opportunity to grow as a person and learn very valuable skills I will be able to use in the future. One of the things that I am most grateful to Kids Helping Kids for is my public speaking, because of Kids Helping Kids I have been able to expand my public speaking ability, and I am now much more confident in front of crowds.


Sophia Camodeo, Age 17
Senior, Greenwich High School
Elizabeth SanFilippo, Age 17
Senior, Lauralton Hall
Hello, my name is Elizabeth SanFilippo, and I have been involved with Kids Helping Kids for seven years. My favorite project is the Gift of Giving. I love it because it is a great way to give back to the community by helping other pick out gifts for their family members around Christmas time. Through this and all the projects at KHK, I have been able to learn to communicate with others. If you want to hear more about me, please email me at yac@kidshelpingkidsct.org.


Olivia Pistone, Age 17
Senior, Darien High School
Hi! I'm Olivia Pistone and I have been a part of KHK for a year. My favorite Kids Helping Kids event is the pumpkin bread bake. It's a great way to get into the fall mood, and I had a great time selling the bread. Another YAC member and I started the theater class, where we teach acting, and dancing and we had so much fun! I am excited to be a member and grow and get better at public speaking!
Gabby McGlone, Age 17
Senior, Greenwich High School


Stella Meier, Age 17
Senior, Darien High School
Hello, my name is Stella and I am so excited to be on the YAC! I have been volunteering with Kids Helping Kids for a year and a half and even sparked my own project! In partnership with fellow YAC member, Olivia, we ran an afterschool program to teach kids about acting and dance. If you have any questions about sparking your own project, KHK in general, or the YAC, please email me at yac@kidshelpingkidsct.org
Kaitlyn Pepa, Age 17
Senior, Stamford High School
Hi, my name is Kaitlyn Pepa, and I have been a part of Kids Helping Kids for six years. I am the lead ambassador of Volleyball Club. My favorite project is the Gift of giving project. Getting to help children excitedly pick out presents for their family and surprise them always makes me happy. Through being a part of KHK, my confidence has increased, my public speaking has gotten better, and I have become overall more selfless and motivated to help others. If you have more questions about my time with KHK, please email me at yac@kidshelpingkids.org


Amelia Stone, Age 16
Junior, Stamford High School
Hello! My name is Amelia Stone and I have been with Kids Helping Kids for seven years. My favorite Kids Helping Kids Project is the gift of giving, as it truly reminds us how important it is to spread holiday cheer and happiness with everyone! Throughout my time with Kids Helping Kids, I have gained so many skills, broadened my horizons, and developed important leadership skills such as talking in front of large crowds of my peers. Now, as a member of the YAC, I can’t wait to do even more for this amazing organization.
Catherine Rogers, Age 16
Junior, Lauralton Hall
Hi, my name is Cat Rogers and I have been proudly working with Kids Helping Kids for four years! My favorite event with KHK is the Handle with Care Dress Boutique. It is a wonderful opportunity for kids of any age to come and find their dream dress whether it is for an upcoming prom or just something pretty to wear for a special occasion. It gives me an opportunity to connect with my peers and watch their faces light up when they find their perfect dress. I am excited to plan more fun events like the Handle with Care Dress Boutique and can't wait to start my journey as a new member of the YAC. If you have any questions feel free to contact me or any of the other YAC members at yac@kidshelpingkids.org!


Matt Sgritta, Age 17
Junior, AITE
Bruce Rutherford, Age 16
Junior, Westhill High School


Livia Guzda, Age 16
Junior, AITE
Hello! My name is Livia and I am a new member on the YAC. I am a Junior in high school at AITE. I have been a part of Kids Helping Kids for 5 years now. Some of my favorite projects are the handled with care dress boutique, filling in the blanks, as well as girls night in. I hope you will grow to love KHK as much as I do! I am hoping to meet all of you soon!
Rose Onorio, Age 16
Junior, Ursuline School


Adebayor, Age 17
Junior, Fairfield Prep
Hi, I’m Adebayor Eusebio. I’m currently a Fairfield Prep student that loves to draw, skateboard, and learn about new technology and scientific advancements. I’ve been working with KHK for a couple of years now, and love the experience and influence that it had on me growing up. I am eager about my future involvement in Kids Helping Kids and glad that I am a part of this astonishing community.
Wave Walters, Age 16
Freshman, The Hopkins School

