Directors
Ian McNally & Taylor Jeffers
Ian and Taylor took over as Co-Directors of YLDC in 2020 after a long and successful run from Ron Kulas. Ron was YLDC’s director from 1989-2019 and Ian and Taylor could not have had a better mentor to prepare them for this role. Since joining staff in 2009 (Ian) and 2010 (Taylor) Ian and Taylor have dedicated themselves to the program and the mission of creating a safe, inclusive environment that prepares and empowers young leaders to be catalysts for change in their community and their world.
“Unlike other leadership programs that tell young people what leaders are and how they operate, YLDC believes that every delegate that comes to us is a leader with great potential. Our staff has designed sessions that teach new skills, sharpen existing skills, and promote self-confidence. Some sessions motivate delegates to actively make a positive difference in their school, their community, or the world, where others are designed to allow the delegates to self-reflect on who they are, their acceptance of others, and set direction for the rest of their lives. YLDC is an incredibly unique experience, and we would love the chance to share it with you.”
A high school teacher from Waterdown, Ontario, Tracy is YLDC’s Programming Director. This will be her 17th year on Staff
A Crisis Worker from Kalamazoo, Nate is one of the Training Directors at YLDC. This will be his 12th year on Staff.
A mother and marketing professional from Toronto, Ontario, Nyla is YLDC’s Media and Marketing Director. This will be her 11th year on staff.
An Executive Assistant from San Diego, California, Mollie is one of the Training Directors at YLDC. This will be her 9th year on Staff.
A high school teacher from Ypsilanti, Michigan, Courtney is YLDC’s Operations Director. This will be her 6th year on Staff.
A student from Adrian, Michigan, CaSaundra is one of YLDC’s Junior Staff Directors. This will be her 4th year on Staff.
A student from Crown Point, Indiana, Kamren is one of our Junior Staff Directors. This will be his 4th year on Staff.
A filmmaker from Plymouth, Michigan, Peter has been one of our media and photography experts throughout the conference. This will be his 7th year on staff.
A student from Farmington, Michigan, Apoorva is joining us this summer for her 4th year on staff.
A college student from Newburgh, Indiana, Kaitlyn is joining us this summer for her 4th year on staff.
A student from Northville, Michigan, Evan helps lead our athletics programs throughout the year. This will be his 4th year on staff.
A student from Plymouth, Michigan, Jillian is joining us this summer for her 2nd year on Staff.
A student from Farmington, Michigan, Juliette is joining us this summer for her 2nd year on Staff.