Our Youth Advisors
The Youth Advisory Committee ensures the Board stays connected to its membership and the youth perspective. Consider your leadership potential today!
Youth Advisory Committee = YAC
WAYTCo wouldn’t be as relevant as it is without the contribution of Youth Advisors!
The 2026-27 Youth Advisors are:
- Sophie Quin – Chair of the YAC
- Emily Keys – Deputy Chair of the YAC
- Jesse Vakatini
- Jayde Colyer
- Keely Bourke
- Bo Flannigan
- Joseph Stevens
What does a WAYTCo Youth Advisor do?
Expectations
- Act as an ambassador for WAYTCo;
- Help promote WAYTCo shows, events and opportunities;
- Represent youth members by offering suggestions and feedback at Board Meetings and in arising planning contexts;
- Work with others to plan and execute YAC-led initiatives for the benefit of the Company, incl. one campaign event per year;
- Build and maintain a safe and positive community of emerging arts leaders.
Opportunities
- Gain insight into the governance of an arts organisation;
- Receive training in financial report reading;
- Develop planning and advocacy skills;
- Become practised in committee and working group process;
- Where appropriate, serve as a member of the YAC executive.
The YAC actively contributes to the development of the organisation and works on a focal project each year. In 2026, the YAC will work on a WAYTCo Scratch Night and playreadings. For more info about the role of WAYTCo’s Youth Advisors, refer to the Current YAC Guidelines.