The SaySo Team
Welcome!
Here you will meet the SaySo YOUTH Board of Directors, SaySo Staff, Adult Advisors, Adult Supporters, and Regional Assistants!
Now, meet your SaySo Team!
(If you would like to send a message to any of the Board members listed below, please email [email protected]. )
The SaySo Youth Board Of Directors (BOD)
The SaySo Youth Board of Directors (BOD) is an elected body of young people who meet the eligibility for SaySo membership. Each of the six regions can elect up to three representatives to the BOD to serve a one year term. Elections are held only on SaySo Saturday, annual membership conference held the first Saturday of March. The BOD is the only voting branch of the SaySo Team (adults and SRA's do not have voting power). Potential BOD members are nominated and voted upon during the Regional meetings held at SaySo Saturday. Elected BOD members are commissioned in June at SaySo Orientation. Attendance is mandatory.
The BOD is also comprised of two Executive Officers of SaySo who are serving a two year term: a Co-Chair, and either a Secretary (elected in even-numbered years) or Treasurer (elected in odd-numbered years). Executive officers are elected at SaySo Orientation by the newly commissioned BOD. At most, the BOD can have 20 members.
Region 1 - Western North Carolina (Mountains)
Region 2 - South Central North Carolina (Charlotte Area)
Nick T (Sgt. Of Arms) : " This is what SaySo means to me; SaySo makes me feel happy and important. SaySo empowers me to help out and be the voice for other foster youth, as well as help make changes that will improve their tough lives. SaySo is very important to me, and I hope all of us within the SaySo Board Of Directors will continue to strive and further become the voices for all kids in Substitute Care.
Isaiah Jamaal R (Co-Chair): “I strive to be a beacon of hope for youth who feel hopeless.”
Region 3 - North Central North Carolina (Triad Area)
Rose T: “Hi, my name is Rose. I am sweet, positive and I am inspired to be on the SaySo board. I would love to change the lives of youths my age and youths in foster care. I hope I learn a lot in this program and impact others in a positive way.”
Region 4 - Central North Carolina (Triangle Area)
Desirea J (Co-Chair): "I love SaySo because it is a place to speak my mind on the differences that I want to make in foster care and it is a place where I know I can always go to for someone to love me and someone I can call my family!"
James H: "I am very creative, fun, loving, and artistic. I love animals and speaking out those who can't speak out for themselves. I am a Strong Able Youth Speaking Out!"
Micheal H: "I think SaySo is cool and fun. SaySo has taught me things, and showed me things I don't think I would have ever thought to come up with."
Region 5 - North Eastern North Carolina (including the Outter Banks)
Tyshwinia L (Secretary): "I was born October 9, 1995. My hopes for SaySo would keep expanding the knowledge of SaySo. I would like to contribute to SaySo is another voice for youth who are scared or don't want to speak out."
Tamia R: "My name is Tamia. I'm very honored to be a member at SaySo. I feel welcomed and loved. Everyone is so genuine. I absolutely love it and plan on continuing to be involved with SaySo.
Antonio S: I can help SaySo by being a leader and show leadership in SaySo.
Region 6 - South Eastern North Carolina (Down East)
Tiffany C (Treasurer): " I look forward to participating in SaySo because it allows me to get to know people and help others, all the while SaySo is helping me. I can't wait to meet everyone."
Sarah M: "SaySo is a big part of of my life. I talk about it to people at school, church, home, and even when I am out and about. My hopes for SaySo is for every county in North Carolina to have a local chapter and for people from every region to come and participate in the events. iSaySo to set an example to other youth in the substitute care system and to show them that they can accomplish anything! I also hope to help them realize their true potential.
Click the following to learn more about the Adult Team Members of SaySo