On May 4, the Fort Worth Youth International board elected officers for the 2025-26 school year. Stay tuned to hear about their innovative plans to engage youth in the Fort Worth community.

A celebration was held to thank the outgoing board for their many accomplishments during the year. Led by Nara Acuña Guba, the board hosted the Global Expo kickoff event, volunteered at the Mid-Autumn Festival, Day of the Dead celebation, Mayor’s International International Dinner, Lunar New Year celebration, and Japanese Children’s Day, and organized a service project for Catholic Charities.

Thank you to our outgoing board and congratulations to the new board!

2025-26 Officers

• President: Gigi Helling – Fort Worth Country Day
• Vice President: Sean Hong – Fort Worth Country Day
• Secretary: Ana Garcia – Crowley Collegiate Academy
• Public Relations: Daisy Daniels – Western Hills High School
• Membership & Recruitment: Michael Rodriguez – Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts
• Service & Fundraising: James Ryder Lopez – Trinity Valley School
• Cultural Events: Savannah Solsbery – Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts
• Cultural Events Deputy: Hassan Piaubert – Game Development Design School