About Our Organization

Empowering Teens in Aliso Viejo

The AV Youth Council was founded by teen Sanvi Shah under the guidance of Aliso Viejo Councilmember and Former Mayor Ross Chun in the summer of 2023. With the growing unawareness of modern politics and relevant issues impacting the Aliso Viejo community, the 15 council members focus on spreading understanding and sensitivity via local forums. The 15 council members and Mr. Chun discuss significant topics in monthly meetings with occasional guest members, attending/volunteering at events, and simple tasks such as articles to promote awareness. Please look through our website for more information and updates!

Previous Members

Executive Council Members

Advisor

Ross Chun

AV Council member, Ross Chun, is a dedicated member of his community involved in several organizations, like The American Red Cross, and has passionately committed to becoming the advisor for the AVYC.

President & Founder

Sanvi Shah

Hello everyone, I'm Sanvi Shah, the President of the Aliso Viejo Youth Council, an organization I founded to amplify the voices of teens throughout our city. Additionally, I hold a Taekwondo Black Belt and serve as an instructor!

Social Media Manager

Jayzelle Jahanzeb

Hi!! My name is Jayzelle and I chose to be a part of the youth council to have greater opportunities to make an impact on my community. A fun fact about me is that I enjoy dancing and connecting with others through dance.

Subcommittee Leads

Civic Engagement & Government Affairs

Olive Kim

Hi everyone! I joined the Youth Council because I am passionate about advocating for youth involvement in local government, and I want to combat discrimination in my community. A fun fact about me is that I listen to K-pop and some of my favorite groups are Itzy and ZEROBASEONE.

Community Outreach & Inclusion

Ansh Sharma

I joined the Aliso Viejo Youth Council to promote awareness and change on different issues that our city faces, as well as to encourage the youth to become active members in our community. One fun fact about me is that I recently moved to Orange County from the Bay Area!

Modern Issues & Sustainability

Catie Lacanienta

I joined the Aliso Viejo Youth Council to become more informed and involved in my community. One fun fact about me is that I like to watercolor in my free time.

Council Members

Carina Leo

My name is Carina and I joined the Aliso Viejo Youth Council to be a positive voice for young people in Aliso and to raise awareness for key issues impacting our community! A fun fact about me is that I enjoy scuba diving and hope to get my certification one day!

Kimia Ahmadi

My goal with joining youth council is to be able to better represent the youth in Aliso by working together with teens within my community. A fun fact about me is that I love the outdoors and traveling.

Diba Behbudi

Driven by a passion for influential work, I strive to contribute meaningfully while welcoming continuous growth and learning.

Arisan Hatamabad

I sincerely and eagerly want to make a difference and help better our community by contributing in a variety of impactful ways; in addition, I have a twin brother who is two minutes younger than me!

Shiley Moeinzadeh

I joined AVYC to become more involved in my community and help make a difference. In my free time, I love to ice skate and complete puzzles with my dad.

Nishka Harish

My reason for joining the council is that I want to raise awareness about issues that are usually overlooked; one fun fact about me is that I’m a violinist.

Alexia Kim

Hi! I am Alexia Kim. I joined the Aliso Viejo Youth Council to clean up our community and make it a sustainable place for future generations. Fun fact: I am an actress and you will catch me on some of your favorite commercials or shows.

Hana Moradi

Hi everyone, I’m Hana Moradi, and I joined the AVYC as I want to ensure the safety of our community, as well as to get awareness around the issues taking place in Aliso Viejo today. A fun fact about me is that I play the piano!

Windy Muccini

My reason for joining the Aliso Viejo Youth Council is to connect with others as well as have a positive impact on those around me. A fun fact about me is that my chess.com rating is 2200!