Youth in Action

YIA NEWS

YIA is hiring!

Youth In Action is seeking a Director of Development.  Click here to learn more.

YIA's Health Education Team receives BlueAngel Award

Youth In Action's Health Education Team, Y.E.A.H., recently recieved a grant from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI to support their efforts.  Click here to read more about the award and Y.E.A.H. Team.

EVENTS

Did you miss Free Minds Free People 2011?

This July Providence and Youth In Action were host to the Free Minds Free People Conference, a national gathering of more than 700 students, activists and educators.  Click here to see a video of highlights from this great event, created by YIA's own Next Generation Media Team! 

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Betsy Shimberg

Betsy Shimberg

Vice Chair, Executive Committee

Betsy loves the opportunity to work with talented youth and help YIA become stronger. Betsy has worked as a writer, policy advocate, and fundraiser with social service, education, and civil rights non-profits. She has a Masters in Public Policy and Administration from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Wellsley College. Betsy is a member of the RI Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education where she chairs the Finance Committee. She is the Co-President of the PTA at her children's school. She lives with her husband, Ken and their two children.