Michael Agyin - Office of Los Angeles City Councilmember Tony Cardenas, 6th district
Michael Agyin - Office of Los Angeles City Councilmember Tony Cardenas, 6th district
Michael Agyin - Office of Los Angeles Councilmember Tony Cardenas, 6th district. As a longstanding advocate for youth with disabilities, Michael Agyin currently serves as the Outreach Coordinator for Los Angeles Councilmember Tony Cardenas’ DEAFestival; a citywide event that aims to educate the general public and offer a message of self-empowerment, guidance, and mentorship for deaf children. He recently served as the point person for issues impacting the deaf/ hard of hearing and people with disabilities in the office of the Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in the Neighborhood and Community Services Department.
He created the “Disability Hire LA's Youth” pilot program, which helps youth with disabilities obtain summer jobs while providing them with internship and leadership opportunities throughout the City of Los Angeles. Prior to joining the Mayor’s office, he served as the Program Assistant for the Campaign for College Opportunity; a non-profit organization devoted to ensuring that the next generation of Californians has the chance to go to college. He has 13 years of experience in programs and services for youth with disabilities. Michael is one of only a of handful people with disabilities to serve in Americorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) Western region, which address critical and unmet needs in education, public safety, and the environment.
While serving four years on the Youth Leadership Governing Board of the National Youth Leadership Network, a national non-profit based in Washington D.C., Michael promoted leadership development, education, employment, independent living, and health and wellness among diverse young leaders in the United States. He’s also the first deaf member of Public Allies Los Angles; an AmeriCorps fellowship program dedicated to engaging and advancing a diverse group of young leaders in an effort to strengthen communities, non-profit organizations, and civic participation.
Mr. Agyin received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from California State University, Northridge, and is involved with the California Youth Leadership Forum. He also volunteers through many various venues.
Michael Agyin - Office of Los Angeles Councilmember Tony Cardenas, 6th district. As a longstanding advocate for youth with disabilities, Michael Agyin currently serves as the Outreach Coordinator for Los Angeles Councilmember Tony Cardenas’ DEAFestival; a citywide event that aims to educate the general public and offer a message of self-empowerment, guidance, and mentorship for deaf children. He recently served as the point person for issues impacting the deaf/ hard of hearing and people with disabilities in the office of the Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in the Neighborhood and Community Services Department.
He created the “Disability Hire LA's Youth” pilot program, which helps youth with disabilities obtain summer jobs while providing them with internship and leadership opportunities throughout the City of Los Angeles. Prior to joining the Mayor’s office, he served as the Program Assistant for the Campaign for College Opportunity; a non-profit organization devoted to ensuring that the next generation of Californians has the chance to go to college. He has 13 years of experience in programs and services for youth with disabilities. Michael is one of only a of handful people with disabilities to serve in Americorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) Western region, which address critical and unmet needs in education, public safety, and the environment.
While serving four years on the Youth Leadership Governing Board of the National Youth Leadership Network, a national non-profit based in Washington D.C., Michael promoted leadership development, education, employment, independent living, and health and wellness among diverse young leaders in the United States. He’s also the first deaf member of Public Allies Los Angles; an AmeriCorps fellowship program dedicated to engaging and advancing a diverse group of young leaders in an effort to strengthen communities, non-profit organizations, and civic participation.
Mr. Agyin received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from California State University, Northridge, and is involved with the California Youth Leadership Forum. He also volunteers through many various venues.