Young Leader Academy
Step into the future of leadership where your voice shapes real change
About The Young Leader Academy
The Young Leader Academy (YLA) is a professional learning experience designed to expose high school leaders with the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to excel in policy analysis, advocacy and leadership development. YLA aims to cultivate a new generation of informed, engaged, empathetic and effective leaders who can address pressing societal issues through informed policy decisions and impactful advocacy within their local community.

The experience exposes young leaders to community leaders and change makers to develop a change-maker mindset which empowers the next generation of leaders who can shape policy, advocate for change and drive positive impact.
Leadership Challenge
Our students
Who Should Attend
 - Aspiring
Changemakers -
High school students (grades 10–12) who are passionate about creating positive change in their schools and communities.

 - Future 

Leaders -
Young people eager to develop leadership, advocacy, and policy analysis skills to prepare for college and beyond.

Features The Young Leader Academy
The Young Leader Academy aims to use a growth mindset to empower the next generation of leaders who can shape policy, advocate for change and drive positive impact in their communities and beyond.
Program Features
- Internships
- Workshops and Seminars
- Guest Speakers and Mentorship
- Policy Analysis Projects
- Advocacy Campaigns
- Leadership Retreat
- Community Engagement
- Career Development
- Capstone Projects
Outcomes
What You’ll Get
 - Policy & Advocacy
Knowledge -
 - Leadership 

Growth -
 - Self-Awareness &
Resilience -
 - Community
Engagement -
 - Career & College
Readiness -
 - Supportive 

Network -
Our Gallery
Testimonials
Students comment on their experiences in the Young Leader Academy, summer institute.
Join the Program
The program was designed by JBM Strategic Partners, LLC, in collaboration with the Leadership Institute of Nevada.
For more information please contact Brian Myli.
YLA Faculty
Dr. Brian Myli
Faculty Member
Dr. Brian Myli
Dr. Brian Myli, Senior Vice President, has three decades of experience in public education.
Originally from Iowa, Brian came to the Clark County School District (CCSD) in Las Vegas in 1994. He spent ten years serving students as a High School Counselor and Counselor Department Chair. In 2004, Brian joined the CCSD Guidance and Counseling Department as a College Counselor Specialist and was later appointed Coordinator of College Readiness Programs and Initiatives.
Brian joined The Public Education Foundation in 2010 to participate in the Executive Leadership Residency. From 2012 to 2021, he served as Vice President of Leadership and Innovation to coordinate all leadership programming for the Leadership Institute of Nevada, an initiative of The Public Education Foundation.
In 2021, Brian retired from the Clark County School District after 30 years of service. He was named Senior Leadership Fellow by the Leadership Institute of Nevada to continue work in leadership programming across the state and region.
Brian holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Arizona State University, a master’s degree in educational counseling psychology from the University of Denver, a Nevada administrative endorsement in educational leadership, and a doctor of education (Ed.D.) degree in educational leadership from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Young Leader Academy Completion 
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CONTACT US
Get in Touch with LION
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 840-LION (5466)