College Park Summer Youth Civic Leadership Academy
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The City of College Park proudly announces the official launch of Mayor Pro Tem Jamelle McKenzie’s College Park Summer Youth Civic Leadership Academy, a bold new initiative designed to equip the next generation of leaders with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to actively participate in civic life.
This groundbreaking program, which begins Tuesday, July 8, 2025, will host 14 outstanding youth participants who were selected through a competitive application process. The academy will run through July 31, meeting twice weekly for immersive workshops, civic simulations, leadership development, and direct engagement with city government and community leaders.
Meet Our Dean - Ms. Eleanor Cornelius
At the helm of our Academy is veteran educator and longtime community advocate Eleanor Cornelius, who will serve as Dean of the Academy. Her decades of experience in public education and youth empowerment make her an invaluable leader and mentor for this initiative.
Meet Our Assistant to the Dean - Ms. Zari Carr
Zari Carr, a Woodward Academy alumna and an incoming freshman at American University, will serve as Assistant to the Dean. Zari brings with her a passion for public service, having already demonstrated leadership as a student advocate and peer mentor.