Committee
An Executive Committee of 12 young people, aged 14-25 manage the NIYF. Any young person who is a member of the organisation can stand for a seat on our Executive. Please contact chris.quinn@niyf.org if you want to find out more about how to do this.
The Committee for 2010/12 were elected at our AGM on 28th June 2010. Details of the Committee are below.
If you want to contact any member of the Committee, please email info@niyf.org
 | Ben Mallon - Chairperson Ben (21) is from South Belfast. Ben has been involved in NIYF for a number of years. He is currently studying at Stranmillis University College for a degree in Education with History. Ben is a passionate advocate of youth participation, and believes that all young people have the right to voice their opinions. Ben's interests include politics and travelling. Email Ben at benmallon@hotmail.co.uk
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 | Alex Huston - Vice Chairperson Alex (16) is from East Belfast. He has been working with the NIYF for a few years and joined the Executive Committee in January 2009. He is also serving his second term in the Belfast City Council Youth Forum after seeing an advert on a bus. Outside of these, he is an active member of my school cadet force and shooting team. He is also one of the youngest members of the Conservative Party in Northern Ireland. |
picture to follow | Mark McCormick - Treasurer Mark (18) is from Carrickfergus
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 | Marty McAuley -Honorary Secretary
Marty (19) is from North Belfast. Marty is studying law at Queens University. He has been involved in NIYF for around 3 years, and has worked on several campaigns. Marty also ran for election as an independent candidate at the Westminster elections, and has interests in all things political. |
| | VACANT - Public Relations Officer
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| picture to follow | Shona Morrison - Trustee Shona (17) is from Lisbellaw, Co Fermanagh
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 | Fiona Brown - Trustee Fiona (17) is from Glengormley and goes to Glengormley High School. Fiona has been involved with NIYF since September 2009 in the 'We want the airwaves' project. |
| picture to follow | John Cameron - Trustee John is from Carrickfergus. He is also the Chair of Carrickfergus Youth Forum, PRO for St Johns Ambulance Youth, Secretary for St Johns NI, and PRO for Milebush Young Farmers. John enjoys working with young people to help their voices be heard. |
 | Rory Copeland - Trustee Rory (14) is from Belfast. This is his first year with NIYF, and hopes that he can have a very positive input on the Committee and organisation, and hope to have a great time doing it. |
| picture to follow | Alison Bell - Trustee Alison (21) is from Belfast, and is currently studying at Queens University. She has been a member of the Youth Forum for several years, and takes a keen interest in young peoples' rights. During her term on the Executive Committee she hopes to boost membership, and continue to help give young people a voice in Northern Ireland society. If you want to contact Alison about membership issues or projects that are important to you - please email alison.bell@niyf.org |