Circular logo of The Foundation with the text 'Founded 2012' and 'YOUTH AMBASSADORS' in blue on the outer ring, and the initials 'YA' in the center.

Youth Ambassador Program

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The Youth Ambassador Program gives students the opportunity to bring new ideas for Grants and Initiatives from a student’s perspective.

Working with the Cold Spring Harbor Educational Foundation & CSH School District, students learn the importance of outreach, philanthropy & teamwork in an effort to meet their goals.

If you are interested in becoming a Youth Ambassador, please fill our our application form below. Students grades 8-12.

20265-2027 Youth Ambassadors

Dhanya Dharwial, Co- President
Luke Pultz, Co- President
Isabelle Garra, Executive Vice President (Grants)
Sylvana Guariglia, Executive Vice President (Fundraising)
Ryan Leopard, Executive Vice President (Alumni Network)
Julian Light, Co-Vice President of Grants
Lily McGraw, Co-Vice President of Grants
Tyler Altholtz, Secretary
Blaise Cornish, Co-Vice President of Social Media/Marketing
Azalea Cahn, Co-Vice President of Social Media/Marketing
Sara Paci, Co Vice President of Fundraising
Layla Laurentano, Co Vice President of Fundraising

Lila Newman
Amina Nicosia
Keeley Palmer
Adeline Rodriguez
Alex Rossen
Isla Tepper
Harper Wohlferd
Quin Wohlferd
Violetta Y

Arnie Carter
Julie Choi
Chris Coco
Luke Fairbairn
Breckan Haskell
Denis Kiely
Paige Kovner
Avery Needle


Past YA Presidents

2025-2026 - Ethan Light & Dylan Savarese

2024-2025 - Lavinia Simone & Kami Cotek

2023-2024 - Ethan Eoanidis & Charlie Schneider

2022-2023 - Tyler Gray & Hailey Schulsinger


Youth Ambassador Grants

The Youth Ambassadors empower students to identify areas of improvement within their schools and communities. After gathering ideas from the student body, we create grant proposals and raise funds through various events to support these initiatives. We then collaborate with the district to bring these projects to life, creating a lasting impact on our school. Here are the completed Youth Ambassador grants:

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